Trackpad scroll gestures not working on iPad

Last updated on Jun 5, 2026

Use click-and-drag or touch gestures to navigate views when trackpad scrolling is unavailable.

Adobe Lightroom on iOS currently does not support standard two-finger trackpad scroll gestures in most views when using external devices such as Apple’s Magic Keyboard or Magic Trackpad with your iPad. As a result, scrolling may not work in the photo library, albums, or editing panels. This is a known limitation of the current trackpad implementation in Lightroom on iOS. Alternatively, you can scroll by selecting and dragging directly on the iPad screen, even when the trackpad is connected.

  1. Position your cursor over the area you want to scroll.
  2. Select and hold with one finger on the trackpad.
  3. Drag in the direction you want to scroll while continuing to hold.
  4. Release to stop scrolling.
Note

Touch-based scrolling remains fully functional on the iPad screen regardless of connected accessories. If you frequently scroll through large photo collections, direct screen interaction may be more efficient than click-and-drag trackpad navigation.