How to Disable Laptop Touchpad Windows 11?

You can disable your laptop's touchpad in Windows 11 through the Settings app. Here's how:

1. Open Settings: Right-click the Start button on your taskbar and select "Settings." Alternatively, press the Windows key + I.

2. Navigate to Bluetooth & devices: In the Settings window, click on "Bluetooth & devices."

3. Access Touchpad Settings: Scroll down the list of devices and options until you find "Touchpad." Click on it.

4. Disable the Touchpad: At the top of the Touchpad settings page, you'll see a toggle switch labeled "Touchpad." Click this toggle to turn it off. The touchpad will now be disabled.

Alternative Methods:

While the Settings app is the easiest method, there are other ways to disable the touchpad:

• Device Manager:

  1. Right-click the Start button and select "Device Manager."
  2. Expand the "Mice and other pointing devices" category.
  3. Right-click on your touchpad device (it may be labeled something like "Synaptics Touchpad" or "ELAN Input Device").
  4. Select "Disable device."
  5. Confirm the disable request.

• Function Key: Some laptops have a dedicated function key (usually labeled with a touchpad icon) that toggles the touchpad on and off. Look for this key (often in the F1-F12 row) and press it in combination with the Fn key (if required) to disable the touchpad.

Enabling the Touchpad Again:

To re-enable the touchpad, simply repeat the steps above and toggle the Touchpad switch back on in the Settings app or enable the device again in Device Manager. If you used a function key, press the same key combination again.