And you can choose whether to show or hide the left, right, and middle mouse buttons, as well as whether they should be displayed at the top of the touchpad, the bottom, or both.

How to resolve issues with touchpad disappearing on Windows 11 It's possible to troubleshoot the touchpad with only the keyboard, but connecting a wired mouse is ideal.

A few tweaks in Windows’ settings can ensure your computer’s mouse pointer stays visible, so you’re not left chasing a ghost on your screen.

Some laptops have a hardware switch to disable the touchpad, often accessed by holding down the Fn key plus one of the function keys. Check your laptop manual for instructions.