Notify-send -icon=/usr/share/icons/mate/scalable/actions/touchpad-disabled.svg 'Disabled' 'Your computer's touchpad is disabled.

Xinput disable 'SynPS/2 Synaptics TouchPad' Notify-send -icon=/usr/share/icons/mate/scalable/actions/touchpad-enabled.svg 'Enabled' 'Your computer's touchpad is enabled.' Xinput enable 'SynPS/2 Synaptics TouchPad' # This is the version for Ubuntu MATE on the Dell XPS13 9360 Desktops and All-in-One computers include powerful processors and graphics options for stunning visuals. Alienware gaming laptops feature HD graphics and unbeatable gaming performance. Dell business laptops and business desktops include best-in-class performance, durability and design with IT-friendly management solutions. The F7 key is a good choice on the XPS13. Dell offer superior laptops designed with style, value and performance. Bind this script to a key to turn on and off The lines that start with the notify-send command display a confirmation message on the screen. The first line of the script determines whether the touchpad is enabled or disabled. I named the file, ' toggle-touchpad.sh' and put it in the folder ~/bin.

Write the script using what I've learned.

Xinput enable 'DLL075B:01 06CB:76AF Touchpad'

Test that the touchpad can be re-enabled.

This successfully turned the touchpad off. Xinput disable 'DLL075B:01 06CB:76AF Touchpad'

Test whether you can disable the touchpad.

Mine is listed as 'DLL075B:01 06CB:76AF Touchpad.'

Determine the name of the touchpad using this command.

For Ubuntu MATE 17.10 and Ubuntu MATE 18.04 and the 'touchpad' provided on the Dell XPS 13, the command xinput is what we need to use. Sometimes the specific touch-enabled device you have and which distribution of Linux you use will determine what command you will need to use in your script. Just be aware that your device may have a different name or may be referenced by its commercial brand name on your hardware.

The device might be called 'trackpad', 'touchpad', 'clickpad', or something similar. Many computer manufacturers provide a function key or key combination that alternately enables and disables the device. Given that the built-in 'disable touchpad while typing' feature does not work for some people, having the ability to manually disable the touch-enabled device can prevent typing mistakes. Most laptop computers these days use a touch-enabled device in place of an external mouse. Toggle Your Laptop's Trackpad/Touchpad On and Off Updated: 1 Enable the ability to toggle the touchpad on and off with a function key

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