Change Mouse settings on Mac
Use Mouse settings to change how your mouse interacts with your Mac. For example, use gestures to scroll long lists and webpages, and use screen zoom to make onscreen images larger.
Note: A wireless mouse must be connected with your Mac to display the settings listed below.
To change these settings, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Mouse in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Point & Click
Option | Description | ||||||||||
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Tracking speed | Adjust the speed at which the pointer follows the movement of your mouse. | ||||||||||
Natural scrolling | Move the contents of a window in the same direction as your fingers. | ||||||||||
Secondary click | Choose “Click right side” or “Click left side” to secondary click (or Control-click) items on the screen. | ||||||||||
Smart zoom | Double-tap with one finger to zoom in or out. |
More Gestures
Option | Description | ||||||||||
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Swipe between pages | Choose the gesture to use to move between pages in a document. | ||||||||||
Swipe between full-screen applications | Move between apps in full screen. | ||||||||||
Mission Control | Double-tap with two fingers to enter Mission Control. |