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Adjust speed of the mouse and touchpad
Change how quickly the pointer moves when you use your mouse or touchpad.
Adjust the double-click speed
Control how quickly you need to press the mouse button a second time to double-click.
Adjust the mouse drag threshold
Change how far you have to move your mouse pointer to start dragging.
Click and move mouse pointer using the keypad
Enable mouse keys to control the mouse with the keypad.
Click or scroll with the touchpad
Click or scroll using taps and gestures on your touchpad.
Disable touchpad while typing
Turn the touchpad off while typing to prevent accidental clicks.
Quickly locate the pointer
Pressing
Ctrl
can find the mouse pointer.
Simulate a right mouse click
Press and hold the left mouse button to right-click.
Simulate clicking by hovering
The Hover Click (Dwell Click) feature allows you to click by holding the mouse still.
Use your mouse left-handed
Reverse the left and right mouse buttons in the mouse settings.
Common problems
Mouse has a delay before it will work
If you have to wiggle or click the mouse before it responds.
Mouse pointer is not moving
How to check your mouse if it is not working.
Tips
Middle-click
Use the middle mouse button to open applications, paste text, open tabs, and more.
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