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Multi-gesture refers to using more than one point on the touchpad simultaneously to enable macros.

In plain language, it is simply the ability to use more than one finger (multi-touch) to access certain computer features or do certain things (gestures). Lets say you use your thumb and forefinger to "pinch" the touchpad, the computer may then minimize a window or zoom out, depending on how the gesture is setup. On a MacBook, three fingers swiped across the touchpad from left-to-right or right-to-left makes the browser go "forward" or "back" a screen.

Multi-touch has become popular in Apple products, like the MacBooks and iPods/iPhones, but more and more PC touchpad drivers are being released to update current equipment to recognize multi-touch. More than likely, multi-touch screens and touchpads will be the norm on all computer equipment in the near future.

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