https://github.com/benzntech/disable-touchpad-ubuntu

To toggle the touchpad in Ubuntu
https://github.com/benzntech/disable-touchpad-ubuntu

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To toggle the touchpad in Ubuntu

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/benzntech/disable-touchpad-ubuntu
• Owner: benzntech
• Created: 2018-01-25T05:51:36.000Z (over 8 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2018-01-25T05:59:53.000Z (over 8 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-12-29T08:12:08.255Z (6 months ago)
• Topics: ubuntu, ubuntu-touch
• Language: Shell
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• Size: 3.91 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# toggle-touchpad-ubuntu

To toggle the touchpad and mouse in Ubuntu 

Put the following code in a file, such as touchpad_toggle.sh:

#!/bin/bash

STATUS=`gsettings get org.gnome.desktop.peripherals.touchpad send-events`

if [ "$STATUS" = "'enabled'" ]

then

    gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.peripherals.touchpad send-events 'disabled'

    

else

    gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.peripherals.touchpad send-events 'enabled'

    

fi

Grant the file executable permission:

chmod +x touchpad_toggle.sh

Add a keyboard shortcut to the file from Settings → Devices → Keyboard.

DISCLAIMER:- USE AT OWN RISK :-)