Why isn't two finger scroll working for both users

I recently set up two users on our home iMac, the trackpad srolling option and swipe right to left / left to right only works for one. Is this to be expected or could I have a defected trackpad? I've compared the options selected in system preferences and they're the same.

Look under the Trackpad preferences under System Preferences. I'm sure you will find what you need there.

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