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How to Turn Off Mouse Acceleration in Windows 11

And How to Enable Mouse Acceleration

By Jon Martindale Jon Martindale Writer Jon Martindale has been a feature tech writer for more than 10 years. He's written for publications such as Digital Trends, KitGuru, and ITProPortal. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 3, 2021 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Microsoft Microsoft Apple Google Tablets Accessories & Hardware

What to Know

Search for Mouse Settings. Select it, then choose Additional Mouse Settings.Select the Pointer Options tab, and untick the box labelled Enhance pointer precision.If you ever want to re-apply it, simply tick the box again. This guide will walk you through disabling (and re-enabling) mouse acceleration in Windows 11.

How Do I Turn Off Mouse Acceleration in Windows 11

Changing mouse acceleration in Windows 11 just requires a few steps. How to Turn Off Mouse Acceleration in Windows 10 Search for Mouse Settings in the Windows search box. Select the corresponding result. Select Additional mouse settings under the Related settings heading. Switch to the Pointer Options tab, then untick the Enhanced pointer precision box. Select Apply then OK.

How Do I Enable Mouse Acceleration

Enabling mouse acceleration can be done in the exact same way as disabling it. To do so, follow the steps in the section above, but instead of unticking the box, tick it instead.

How Do I Know if Mouse Acceleration Is off

Mouse acceleration works by changing the rate your mouse pointer moves based on the speed you move the mouse. This can be a more intuitive way to navigate the desktop, but can harm accuracy, especially in high-speed games. If you're a particularly sensitive PC user with a gaming mouse, you may be able to feel whether mouse acceleration is turned on just by using the mouse on the desktop, or playing your favorite game. If you want to be sure, however, follow the steps for disabling mouse acceleration above, and see if the tick box is checked or not.

Should I Disable Mouse Acceleration

If you have mouse acceleration enabled and you've never noticed whether it's on or not, it's not something you need to worry too much about. However, high-level competitive gamers often turn it off, suggesting it can harm accuracy. With that in mind, if you play a lot of fast paced games, especially first-person shooters, you may wish to disable it to make sure it isn't making you less accurate in-game. FAQ How do I turn off mouse acceleration in Windows 10? Navigate to Start > Settings > Devices > Mouse. Choose Additional mouse options > Pointer Options > and uncheck Enhance pointer precision. To adjust mouse speed and sensitivity to your liking, move the slider under Pointer Options > Motion > Select a pointer speed. How do I get my mouse pointer back on Windows 11? To fix a disappearing cursor in Windows, start by unplugging/disconnecting the mouse from your computer and restarting the device. Use the Win+S key combination to use the search bar to look for a Windows update. If nothing changes, use Search to open Device Manager and reinstall or troubleshoot your mouse's driver. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Turn off Mouse Acceleration on Mac How to Fix Windows 10 Mouse Lag How to Turn Off Mouse Acceleration in Windows 10 How to Screen Record with Audio in Windows 11 How to Use Snap Layouts in Windows 11 How to Turn On/Off Narrator in Windows 11 How to Use Widgets in Windows 11 How to Fix It When the Cursor Disappears in Windows 10 How to Turn Off Auto Brightness in Windows How to Turn on Location Services on a Mac How to Disable the Touchpad on Windows 10 How Do I Disable a Device in Device Manager in Windows? How to Turn Off OneDrive in Windows 11 How to Turn Off Rain in Minecraft How to Turn Hardware Acceleration On and Off in Chrome How to Reset Mouse Settings Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies