TrackPoint Mode
TrackPoint mode provides continuous joystick-style cursor movement. Long-press the nav key (between spacebar and enter) and move your finger to control the cursor like a laptop TrackPoint.
Quick Summary
| What | Description |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Precise, continuous cursor movement |
| Activation | Long-press the nav key (between spacebar and enter) |
| Movement | Move finger in desired direction |
How It Works
When you long-press the nav key:
- After the long-press timeout (~600ms), TrackPoint mode activates
- A haptic pulse indicates activation (if enabled)
- Your finger position becomes the “center” of the joystick
- Moving your finger away from center moves the cursor
- The further from center, the faster the cursor moves
How to Use
Step 1: Find the Nav Key
The nav key is located between the spacebar and enter key on the bottom row. It has arrow subkeys (up, down, left, right).
Step 2: Long-Press the Nav Key
Touch and hold the nav key. Wait for the haptic pulse indicating TrackPoint activation.
Step 3: Move Your Finger
Without lifting, move your finger:
| Direction | Cursor Movement |
|---|---|
| Up | Cursor moves up |
| Down | Cursor moves down |
| Left | Cursor moves left |
| Right | Cursor moves right |
| Diagonal | Both directions simultaneously |
Step 4: Release
Lift your finger to exit TrackPoint mode.
Speed Control
Cursor speed depends on finger distance from center:
Slow
|
Slow ----+---- Fast
|
Fast- Near center: Dead zone (no movement)
- Edge of key: Medium speed
- Beyond key: Maximum speed
Tips and Tricks
- Precise positioning: Stay near center for fine control
- Quick jumps: Move to edge of key for fast movement
- Diagonal movement: X and Y axes work independently
- Center reset: Your finger position when activated becomes the center
[!TIP] The center point is set where your finger is when TrackPoint activates, not the key center.
Difference from Spacebar Swipe
| Feature | Spacebar Swipe | TrackPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Activation | Swipe on spacebar | Long-press nav key |
| Movement | Horizontal only | Any direction |
| Speed | Proportional to swipe | Proportional to distance |
| Vertical | No | Yes |
Haptic Feedback
TrackPoint mode uses distinct haptic patterns:
| Event | Feedback |
|---|---|
| Activation | Clock tick pattern |
| Exit | None |
Configure in Settings > Accessibility > TrackPoint Activate.
Settings
| Setting | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Long Press Timeout | Input section | Time to activate TrackPoint |
| TrackPoint Haptic | Accessibility section | Enable/disable activation feedback |
Related Features
- Cursor Navigation - Basic cursor movement
- Selection Delete - Similar joystick for text selection
- Short Swipes - Quick access to arrow keys