System preferences menu is hidden

tried to change my desktop background and couldn't because system preferences is hidden. maybe i dragged it to the side of my screen and now can't find it?

Nevermind.  I found a check box that is labeled "When using gestures to scroll or navigate, move content in the direction of finger movement."  The box was found above the tracking speed and double click speed.
I am still curious on why I do not have the three tab options that everyone has.

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