A haptic feedback method comprises providing a teleoperational control system including a first operational mode for operating a teleoperational instrument in response to movement of a control device in a first degree of freedom and a second operational mode for controlling a graphical user interface. The method also includes engaging the second operational mode of the teleoperational control system. While in the second operational mode, the method includes tracking movement of the control device of in a second degree of freedom, different from the first degree of freedom. While in the second operational mode and responsive to the movement of the control device in the second degree of freedom, the method includes applying, by a teleoperational control system, a first haptic force to the control device.