How to Make a Mac Click Silently

Click on the Apple menu., Click on System Preferences. , Click on Trackpad., Click on Point & Click., Look for a "Silent Clicking" checkbox., Check the box next to "Silent Clicking."

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Click on the Apple menu.

    It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen.
  2. Step 2: Click on System Preferences.

    , It's in the center of the preferences window.

    If you don't see all of the System Preferences icons, click on the "Show All" button
    -- three rows of four dots
    -- in the top bar of the dialog box. , It's near the top of the dialog box. , If it's available, it will be in the lower left of the dialog box.

    If you don't see a "Silent Clicking" checkbox, use "Tap to Click" to silence your Mac's trackpad.

    When Tap to Click is enabled, you merely tap the trackpad with one finger
    -- like on an iPhone or iPad
    -- instead of depressing it.

    Thus, the trackpad will no longer "click" when you click on something. , Make sure the box is blue and contains a checkmark.

    You have now enabled silent clicking on your Mac.
  3. Step 3: Click on Trackpad.

  4. Step 4: Click on Point & Click.

  5. Step 5: Look for a "Silent Clicking" checkbox.

  6. Step 6: Check the box next to "Silent Clicking."

Detailed Guide

It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen.

, It's in the center of the preferences window.

If you don't see all of the System Preferences icons, click on the "Show All" button
-- three rows of four dots
-- in the top bar of the dialog box. , It's near the top of the dialog box. , If it's available, it will be in the lower left of the dialog box.

If you don't see a "Silent Clicking" checkbox, use "Tap to Click" to silence your Mac's trackpad.

When Tap to Click is enabled, you merely tap the trackpad with one finger
-- like on an iPhone or iPad
-- instead of depressing it.

Thus, the trackpad will no longer "click" when you click on something. , Make sure the box is blue and contains a checkmark.

You have now enabled silent clicking on your Mac.

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