Disable touchpad while typing

Touchpads on laptops are often located where you rest your wrist while typing, which can sometimes cause accidental clicks while you type. You can disable the touchpad while you type. It will only work again a short time after your last key stroke.

  1. Click the icon at the very right of the top panel and select System Settings.

  2. Click Mouse and Touchpad.

  3. Switch to the Touchpad tab and select Disable touchpad while typing.