Exactly how to move around any scene, on mouse or touchpad
Heads-up: Some Viewport tools (e.g., Section, Transform gizmo, Select Primitives) “capture” mouse/touchpad clicks.
If your usual orbit gesture stops working, press and hold ALT (Windows) or ⌥ Option (macOS) while you drag to force camera rotation.
Rotate (Orbit) the Camera
| Device |
Action |
| Mouse / stylus |
Click-hold Left Mouse Button (LMB) and move. |
| Touchpad |
Press and hold, then slide a finger. (Add ALT/Option if another tool interferes.) |
Pan (Move) the Camera
| Device |
Action |
| Mouse |
Hold Right Mouse Button (RMB) and drag. |
| Touchpad |
Use two fingers to drag. |
Roll the Scene (tilt horizon)
| Device |
Action |
| Mouse |
Hold Ctrl + LMB and drag left/right. |
| Touchpad |
Ctrl + press and drag with a finger. |
Zoom In & Out
| Platform |
Action |
| Desktop (mouse) |
Scroll wheel forward = zoom in, backward = zoom out. |
| Touchpad (desktop & web) |
Pinch in = zoom out, stretch = zoom in. |
| Web touchpad — alt gesture |
Two-finger slide up = zoom out, down = zoom in. |
