This wikiHow teaches you how to change the speed at which the mouse cursor moves on a Windows or Mac computer.
Step
Method 1 of 2: On Windows
Step 1. Open the “Start” menu
Click the Windows logo in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Step 2. Type in control panel
After that, the computer will search for the Control Panel program.
Step 3. Click Control Panel
This option is shown with a blue square icon at the top of the “Start” window. After that, the Control Panel window will open.
Step 4. Click Mouse
It's the mouse icon on the left side of the Control Panel window. After that, the “Mouse” window will be opened.
If you don't see this option, first change the Control Panel view to "Icon" view by clicking the tab " Category ” in the top right corner of the page and click “ Large icons ” in the displayed drop-down menu.
Step 5. Click Pointer Options
It's at the top of the “Mouse” window.
Step 6. Adjust the cursor movement speed
In the "Motion" section at the top of the window, click and drag the slider to the left to slow down the cursor, or to the right to speed it up.
Step 7. Disable mouse precision to slow down the cursor movement
If the cursor is moving too fast, uncheck the " Enhance pointer precision " box under the " Motion " slider. Mouse precision causes the cursor to move at different lengths or speeds, depending on how fast you move the mouse or trackpad. By disabling this feature, the cursor will not move too fast even if you move the mouse quickly.
Step 8. Test the cursor movement speed
Move the mouse and watch the cursor speed. If the cursor moves too fast, reduce the "Motion" slider. On the other hand, if the cursor moves too slowly, increase the "Motion" slider.
It may take a few minutes for you to get the optimal cursor movement speed
Step 9. Click the Apply button, then click OK.
These two buttons are at the bottom of the window. After that, the settings will be saved and the “Mouse” window will be closed. Now, the mouse cursor will move at the speed you have set.
Method 2 of 2: On Mac
Step 1. Open the “Apple” menu
Click the Apple logo in the upper-left corner of the screen. After that, a drop-down menu will be displayed.
Step 2. Click System Preferences…
It's at the top of the drop-down menu.
Step 3. Click Trackpad or Mouse.
If you are using a MacBook laptop, select “ trackpad. Meanwhile, for iMac desktop computer users, select “ Mouse ”.
Step 4. Click the Point & Click tab
It's a tab at the top of the window.
Skip this step if you clicked on the option “ Mouse ”.
Step 5. Adjust the "Tracking speed" slider
Click and drag the slider to the left to slow down the mouse, or drag it to the right to speed it up.
Step 6. Test the cursor movement speed
Move the mouse around the screen. If the cursor moves too fast, drag the " Tracking speed " slider to the left. If the cursor moves too slowly, drag the slider to the right.
You may need to adjust the mouse's movement speed for a few minutes before becoming comfortable with the speed
Step 7. Close the “System Preferences” window
Click the red "Exit" circle in the upper-left corner of the window. After that, the changes will be saved.
Tips
- If you want to adjust the DPI (dots per inch or dots per inch) settings on a gaming mouse, you will likely need to make adjustments via mouse-specific settings. Therefore, check the product manual for proper information. Some gaming mouse products also have physical buttons that you can press to increase or decrease the DPI count.
- If you are still having trouble using the mouse after adjusting the sensitivity setting, there may be a buildup of dust on the underside of the mouse. You can solve this problem by cleaning the mouse.
