Double tap to left click and drag on trackpad

Anonymous
2013-10-25T13:45:34+00:00

Hello, I was trying to find a way to click and drag by using the Type Cover 2 trackpad without keeping the left mouse button pressed. Most touchpads nowadays register a rapid double click as a "left click and drag" command and, according to the documentation on Microsoft's website, the Type Cover 2 should as well. However, I tried to use the feature both in Desktop programs and UI apps with no success. How to left click and drag without keeping the trackpad's left mouse button pressed?

Edit: called the customer service, and I was told that the team is aware of the issue and that a fix is planned.

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Anonymous
2014-04-09T01:07:12+00:00

With 8.1 update 1, type/touch cover 2 can now perform double tap-drag. All hail lord Microsoft.

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Anonymous
2013-11-21T02:57:03+00:00

Greetings all,

The “Tap, then tap and slide one finger in any direction"  gesture to perform a “left-click and drag” is not supported in Windows 8.1 for precision touchpads such as Touch Cover 2 and Type Cover 2.

The “left-click and drag” function can be performed on Touch Cover 2 and Type Cover 2 by holding the left touchpad button down and then sliding a finger in any direction.

We’ll be updating the inaccurate information in Touchpad: A built-in mouse.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-10-31T13:09:36+00:00

    Just found this thread (second result in a Google search for "Double Tap Drag on Type Cover 2"), started on October 25th ... http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/forum/surfpro2-surfhardware/double-tap-to-left-click-and-drag-on-trackpad/1d7faa76-971c-455d-8e41-dbf0d529c033

    They've asked the same question. Apparently, this individual has contacted Microsoft Support and they've advised that it's a known issue and they are working on a resolution.

    I hope this helps.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-10-31T07:16:20+00:00

    Hello.

    I have the Surface Pro 2 and Type Cover 2 and am expecting the ability to TAP-TAP-HOLD-DRAG windows around the screen, but it appears that functionality is not on by default.  Is it even available?  I cannot find it anywhere in Settings or Control Panel.

    Since this is really common touch-pad functionality and the original Surface RT had it, I suspect I'm just not seeing the setting?  I'd appreciate it if you could point me in the right direction.

    Thx,

    ALF

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-10-31T03:52:54+00:00

    same here. using the typecover 2. tap tap slide does not work for dragging.

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