How to Enable or Disable the Touchpad using a Keyboard ShortcutThis method is ideal for quick access to the touchpad settings. How to Enable or Disable the Touchpad via Touchpad SettingsThis method involves accessing the touchpad settings through the Windows Settings app. Open Windows 11 SettingsNavigate to “Bluetooth & devices” and select “Touchpad”Click on “More touchpad settings”Open the proprietary Touchpad settings in “Mouse Properties”In Windows 11, the “Mouse Properties” and touchpad settings can vary significantly depending on the notebook brand and the type of touchpad built into the device. Example: Dell notebooks with Precision Touchpad or Dell TouchpadTo disable the touchpad on Dell notebooks, select either “Precision Touchpad” or “Dell Touchpad” and turn the touchpad off with the button you find there. How to Enable or Disable a Precision Touchpad with a Registry KeyFor users comfortable with more advanced settings, this method involves modifying the Windows Registry to enable or disable a precision touchpad.