How to Get Middle Click on Mac
How to Get Middle Click on Mac
If you are wondering how to get middle-click on a Mac through third-party solutions, we got your back. Below are five apps that can emulate middle click on macOS machines.
1. Using MiddleClick
MIddleClick is a free app that enables the middle click on Magic Mouse and MacBook trackpad. Since it’s a free app, you only get a 3-finger tap or click utility, unlike other paid options that offer many customization options. If that’s okay with you, follow the steps below.
2. Using MultiTouch
MultiTouch is a paid app that offers custom gestures using 1, 2, 3, and 4 fingers, including the middle click. The app is free for the first 30 days, and then you’ll have to purchase it for Rs 1,211.29.
3. Using BetterTouchTool
The BetterTouchTool is an all-encompassing app that lets users customize various input devices like TouchBar, trackpad, Magic Mouse, and even normal mouse gestures. The app also enables you to set the gesture you want to a limited number of apps, which means the gesture will work only on apps you select. It’s free for the first 45 days, and then you’ll have to pay ~Rs 700 for two years.
4. Using Magic Utilities
This app is meant for those who use Magic Mouse with a Windows computer. T installs all necessary drivers for the Magic Mouse to ensure compatibility and adds middle-click gesture as well. It offers a 28-day free trial and charges ~Rs 1,200 annually.
5. Using Middle
Middle is another paid app free for a week and charges ~Rs 645 for a year. It’s the toned-down, more affordable version of the MultiTouch app and has been developed by the same developer. It works with MacBook trackpad, Magic trackpad, and Magic Mouse.
What is the middle click?
Most Windows mouse come with a scroll wheel in the middle to make it convenient to scroll. It can also be clicked to perform app-specific or user-defined functions on a Windows computer.
Does Magic Mouse have a middle mouse button?
No, Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad don’t have a middle mouse button. However, using various free and third-party apps, you can add gestures for the middle click on both.
How do you scroll click on a Mac?
On macOS, it’s not possible to scroll click (middle-click) on a mouse. However, fret not, as several third-party apps let users set middle click as a gesture on MacBooks.
Final Words
Final Words
There’s no doubt that middle-click is a convenient feature, and many users need it to increase productivity and efficiency. You can now get the functionality on your macOS devices and Magic Mouse using the apps mentioned in this article. Let us know which of these apps appeal to you the most, and would you be willing to pay for a middle-click app?
