kobopatch request thread - Page 87

lkstrummer · 01-21-2026, 08:16 PM

Request for a patch for "Tapping only" feature to swipe pages:

I have the habit of preferring to read along with my index finger. Just a matter of preference and comfort. Of course, this causes unintended page swipes. A workaround that I found is that my device, a Kobo7 Forma, doesn't recognize two-finger swipes, so following the text with two fingers doesn't trigger page swipes. However, this gets tiring and it isn't 100% effective when one finger naturally pulls off the screen.

I know the stock options allow for "Tapping or swiping" or "Swiping only". Could someone patch Nickel to have a third "Tapping only" option? Ideally, a double tap to swipe would be best to prevent accidental swipes, but it's fine if Nickel only allows single taps

Unwise Bard · Today, 03:30 PM

I'm looking for a way to either increase how long it takes for a long-press to be triggered or a way to disable the highlighting/dictionary menu all together. So many times when tapping to turn the page, it highlights or tries to look up a word. I mostly use libby, so KOreader isn't an option for me. I don't need highlighting, but I would like to keep the dictionary, so long as it doesn't popup constantly.

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01-21-2026, 08:16 PM	#1291
lkstrummer Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 8892 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Sony Daily Edition PRS-950SC	Request for a patch for "Tapping only" feature to swipe pages: I have the habit of preferring to read along with my index finger. Just a matter of preference and comfort. Of course, this causes unintended page swipes. A workaround that I found is that my device, a Kobo7 Forma, doesn't recognize two-finger swipes, so following the text with two fingers doesn't trigger page swipes. However, this gets tiring and it isn't 100% effective when one finger naturally pulls off the screen. I know the stock options allow for "Tapping or swiping" or "Swiping only". Could someone patch Nickel to have a third "Tapping only" option? Ideally, a double tap to swipe would be best to prevent accidental swipes, but it's fine if Nickel only allows single taps

Today, 03:30 PM	#1292
Unwise Bard Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2026 Device: Kobo Clara 2E	I'm looking for a way to either increase how long it takes for a long-press to be triggered or a way to disable the highlighting/dictionary menu all together. So many times when tapping to turn the page, it highlights or tries to look up a word. I mostly use libby, so KOreader isn't an option for me. I don't need highlighting, but I would like to keep the dictionary, so long as it doesn't popup constantly.

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