Learn how change scroll direction to either inverted or "natural" mode, whichever you prefer. It’s easy and straightforward to change trackpad settings on Mac, but if you haven't had to do it before it may not be obvious. Here's how to change scroll direction on Mac.

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Scroll the way you’re used to.
Quickly and easily switch settings to try it both ways.

How to Change Scroll Direction on Mac for the Built-In Trackpad

Customize your mouse settings on Mac to ensure that scrolling works the way you're used to. To learn more customization options for your Apple devices, sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter. Here's how to change trackpad scroll direction on Mac:

Click on the Apple menu in the upper-left corner and select System Preferences.
Click on Trackpad.
Click on the Scroll & Zoom tab.
Check or uncheck the checkbox for Scroll direction: Natural.

The video in the lower-right corner of this menu will demonstrate what each scroll direction means, so you can choose the setting that feels most natural to you.