Right click on Mac doesn't work and standard instructions don't reflect what I see in menus

The right click function on the trackpad does not work. The standard advice is to go to System Settings>Mouse and change there - but when I go to System Settings there is no such function as 'Mouse'. So I'm stuck and would welcome advice how to fix. Thanks.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Feb 24, 2024 8:59 AM

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Feb 24, 2024 9:40 AM in response to MbabaneRob1

did you try making changes in

system preferences > Trackpad ?

Feb 24, 2024 10:21 AM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Also, watch out for "natural" scroll direction.

It's only natural if your context is an iPhone.

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