Just like you need a keyboard to type, you need a mouse to scroll around pages, open links, select items, close windows, etc. And while the standard mouse layout is indeed possible, you change the mouse sensitivity (DPI) and other settings in your Windows 11 device.
Changing your mouse DPI and other settings can help you adapt your new mouse to your old setup, make the mouse pointer easier to see and use, and even give it a whole new look. So let’s see all the ways we can adjust mouse settings in Windows 11.
1. Increase or decrease mouse sensitivity
Mouse sensitivity can be anything from the speed of movement on the screen to the reaction speed of the mouse when double-clicking. For different users, different levels of mouse sensitivity can be set according to their preferences. And to change DPI or sensitivity, we can use the mouse sensitivity settings in the Settings application. This is the way.
Step 1: Use Windows key + I to open Settings.
Step 2: From the menu options, click ‘Bluetooth & devices’.
Step 3: Then click on Mouse.
Step 4: Here, you use the bar “Mouse pointer speed” to increase or decrease the sensitivity of the mouse.
If you want, you can also adjust the mouse pointer speed for double-clicking in Windows 11 using the additional mouse settings menu. This is the way.
Use additional mouse settings
Step 1: On the Mouse Settings page, scroll down to the Related Settings section and click ‘Additional Mouse Settings’.
Step 2: Here go to ‘Double click speed’ and use scale to increase or decrease double click speed.
Step 3: Once done, click Apply and OK.
This will close the window and change your double click response time accordingly.
2. Adjust mouse scroll settings
While scrolling up and down on a page may not seem like a big deal, it becomes an important feature when you’re scrolling through pages and want the scrolling speed to be fast or slow. This can also be useful if you are using an external mouse. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Open Settings with Windows key + I.
Step 2: Here, go to ‘Bluetooth & devices’ and click on Mouse.
Step 3: Scroll down to the Scrolling section and click the ‘Mouse wheel to scroll’ drop-down menu.
Step 4: Select the relevant scrolling settings.
Note: Selecting the ‘One Screen At a Time’ option automatically disables the ‘Lines to Scroll at a Time’ option.
Step 5: When you select the “Multiple lines at a time” option, you can also increase or decrease the number of lines in one scroll.
Step 6: Finally, you can enable the ‘Scroll inactive windows when hovering over them’ option.
This will allow you to scroll through inactive windows simply by hovering over them.
3. Use a different pointer scheme
The classic white mouse pointer with a black outline is a staple on most Windows devices. However, this can get a bit monotonous after a while. So, to make your mouse pointer more interesting, here is how you can adjust your mouse settings using the preloaded cursor scheme in Windows 11.
Step 1: Open Settings with Windows key + I and click ‘Bluetooth & devices’.
Step 2: Here, click on Mouse.
Step 3: Then, scroll down and click on ‘Additional mouse settings’.
Step 4: From the menu options, click Cursor.
Step 5: Now, use the Scheme drop-down list to select the appropriate schema for your cursor. Previews for the selected schema will be available in the box next to the Scheme drop-down menu.
Step 6: Once done, click Apply and OK.
This will save the custom mouse pointer scheme in Windows 11.
4. Turn Cursor Tracing On or Off
Once activated, a line consisting of your mouse icon will follow the icon around the screen. This is a great accessibility feature that can help you keep track of where your mouse pointer is at any given time. Follow the steps below to enable mouse pointer trailing on your Windows device.
Step 1: Open Settings with Windows key + I and go to ‘Bluetooth & devices’.
Step 2: Here, click on Mouse.
Step 3: Scroll down and click ‘Additional Mouse Settings’.
Step 4: From the menu options, click on Pointer Options.
Step 5: Here, tick the ‘Show pointer trail’ option.
Step 6: Once enabled, increase or decrease the cursor line by dragging the slider to either end.
Step 7: You can also check the ‘Hide cursor while typing’ option. This will automatically hide the mouse pointer once you start typing, minimizing distractions.
Step 8: Then click Apply and OK.
This will save changes to the appearance and corresponding behavior of the mouse pointer. You can also uncheck the ‘Show cursor trails’ option to disable cursor trails in Windows 11.
Some ambidextrous or left-handed users may have difficulty using the right-handed mouse configuration. In this case, you might consider changing the layout of the main mouse button and see if it improves your browsing experience. This is the way.
Step 1: Open Settings and click ‘Bluetooth & devices’.
Step 2: Scroll down and click Mouse.
Step 3: Here, click on the ‘Primary mouse button’ drop-down menu.
Step 4: Select the side you want to use as the main mouse button.
Please note that when mapping the mouse button to make other changes, such as turning the scroll wheel into a left or right click, you must make sure an external mouse is connected. However, if you are unable to map your mouse buttons using the steps above, you can also open the Mouse Properties window for more settings options. This is the way.
Step 5: Go down to the Related Settings section and click on ‘Additional Mouse Settings’.
Step 6: Here, tick the ‘Switch primary and secondary buttons’ option.
Step 7: Click Apply and OK.
This will cause the mouse button to left click and vice versa on your Windows 11 device.
FAQ about Adjusting Mouse Settings in Windows 11
1. What to do if your mouse scrolls automatically in Windows 11?
If you are using an external mouse, disconnect and reconnect it to Windows 11. If the mouse still scrolls automatically in Windows 11, check for any physical damage on the mouse. You can also use the steps outlined above to open the Scroll settings and adjust them. Then check if the problem is fixed.
2. Can you reset mouse settings in Windows 11?
Open Settings and go to ‘Bluetooth & devices’. Here, click Mouse > ‘Additional Mouse Settings’. From the menu, select Cursor and click Use Default. Then click Apply and OK to save the changes. This will change the settings of the mouse pointer to default. For any other setting changes, follow the steps above and make the relevant changes.
Customize your mouse pointer
We hope this article helped you change mouse sensitivity (DPI) and other settings in Windows 11. If you want to further change the appearance of your mouse pointer, you can also change the pointer size and text color on Windows 11.
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