You can change the pointer sensitivity, scrolling options and personalize the pointer icon through the Control Panel or the Settings app. Read on as we discuss how to customize mouse settings on Windows 11.
How to Change Mouse Speed in Windows 11
Mouse pointer speed is often called “mouse sensitivity” in some apps and programs. This setting determines how fast the pointer moves across the screen. A high sensitivity setting will make the mouse pointer travel faster, and vice versa.
The mouse pointer should generally be configured to a speed you’re comfortable with and can keep track of on the screen.
To change the mouse speed or sensitivity on Windows 11:
Launch the Start menu, search for Settings, and click the Best match. Click on Bluetooth & devices from the side pane and then click on the Mouse tab. Adjust the Mouse pointer speed slider to your preferred speed.
How to Switch the Primary Mouse Button in Windows 11
Microsoft Windows, by default, configures the left mouse button as the primary button, but you can always quickly change the primary mouse button if required.
To switch the primary mouse button on Windows 11:
Launch the Settings app and click on Bluetooth & devices from the left side menu. Click on the Mouse tab. From the Primary mouse button dropdown menu, select Left or Right as your primary button.
The changes should take place immediately.
How to Change the Scroll Speed in Windows 11
If the scroll speed on your system feels too slow or too fast, you can easily change it to suit your preference. When you adjust the scroll speed settings, the changes will have a global effect on your system.
To change scroll settings on Windows 11:
Click on the Start menu, search for Settings, and launch the Best match. Click on Bluetooth & devices from the left side pane and click on the Mouse tab. To change what happens when you scroll the mouse wheel, click on the Roll the mouse wheel to scroll dropdown box and select the appropriate option. Adjust the number of lines scrolled at once using the Lines to scroll at a time slider. Similarly, you can choose to enable whether you want to scroll an inactive window using the Scroll inactive windows when hovering over them toggle button.
How to Personalize the Mouse Pointer on Windows 11 Using the Settings App
The Windows 11 Settings app makes it easy for users to customize how their mouse pointer appears on Windows 11. You can modify what your mouse pointer looks like through the Accessibility section of the Settings app.
Here’s how you can personalize the mouse pointer:
Launch the Settings app and navigate to Accessibility > Mouse pointer and touch. Select your preferred icon under Mouse pointer style. Adjust the mouse pointer size through the Size slider.
How to Customize the Mouse Pointer Using Control Panel
You can also customize a whole range of different mouse pointer settings using the Control Panel. Click speed, pointer icon, pointer motion, etc., can all be configured through Mouse properties.
Here’s how you can customize pointer settings through the Control Panel:
Launch the Start menu, search for Control Panel and click on the Best match. Click on Hardware and Sound and click on Mouse under Devices and Printers. You can adjust the mouse double-click speed through the Double-click speed slider in the Buttons tab. Similarly, you can customize what your pointer looks like within the Pointers tab. If you want to adjust the motion settings of your mouse pointer, click on the Pointer Options and adjust the available settings as required. Click on the Wheel tab to change Horizontal Scrolling and Vertical Scrolling settings. Once you’ve customized the mouse settings, click on Apply and then click on OK.
Customizing Your Mouse in Windows 11
Windows 11 is highly customizable, and there are tons of different customization settings hidden within the Settings app that can make a real difference. You can even use plenty of third-party apps to customize Windows 11.
