How to Change Mouse Speed on Mac

To increase your mouse’s sensitivity on Mac, open the Apple menu and select System Settings > Mouse. Adjust the speed using the slider on the right, next to the Tracking speed settings. Test the speed by moving the mouse around the screen and adjust as needed. To speed up your trackpad’s sensitivity, in System Settings, select Trackpad and move the slider to the left or right. Again, test your trackpad for a few moments to ensure you have the desired sensitivity.

Does your mouse’s pointer seem to be playing hide and seek? Don’t stress, you can get it to reappear. Learn what you can do when the Mac mouse has disappeared.

Why you might want to adjust the mouse speed on a Mac?

The key reasons for changing the mouse sensitivity on a Mac are:

• Improved productivity and efficiency in everyday tasks.
• Faster multi-monitor navigation through your screens’ edges.
• Decreased physical strain to limit the need to constantly adjust the mouse.
• Advanced gaming responsiveness with quicker reactions and faster 180° turns in fast-paced games.

A tip from the MacKeeper team: 

 

Are you struggling with moving your mouse or dragging the slider? Nearly all Mac users can relate to how incredibly frustrating it is when an unresponsive cursor interrupts workflow. But software glitches and power levels are typically the culprits behind such scenarios. Find out what you can do when the mouse is frozen on a Mac.

For instance, you should stay on top of checking your Bluetooth connection and making sure your device actually has a sufficient charge—something that any Mac owner can innocently forget to do. If the hardware is fine but the pointer remains stuck, you may need to force a system restart or look into the possibility of a crashed process hijacking your system’s resources.

A note from our experts: 

 

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We’d like to add that Apple’s Magic Mouse is a convenient gadget when it functions properly, offering a sleek design and intuitive gesture controls that enhance the macOS experience. However, its wireless nature means users may occasionally encounter frustrating Bluetooth issues or pairing failures. That’s why it always helps to know what you can do when the Magic Mouse isn’t connecting to your Mac. This ensures that a minor technical glitch like this doesn't derail your entire workflow.

How to adjust the speed of the mouse on a Mac?

To change your mouse pointer’s speed:

1. Open the Apple menu, select System Settings > Mouse, and change the speed using the Tracking speed slider (don’t forget to test the speed by moving the mouse around the screen and adjust as needed).
2. To adjust pointer speed via trackpad settings, select Trackpad in System Settings, move the slider, and test your trackpad’s speed.

Do your computer's scroll settings need to be changed? 

 

You can quickly achieve your desired level of comfort by modifying your interface. See how easy it is to change scroll direction on a Mac via the Mouse or Trackpad settings in System Settings. You may adjust the toggle there to fit your comfort level and muscle memory, making sure that all of your favorite apps have responsive and easy scrolling.

Adjust your Mac mouse’s speed for comfort and convenience

Whether you need to slow down an erratic pointer or speed it up for an enhanced user experience, changing the macOS mouse’s speed is a straightforward process. Simply drag the Tracking speed slider in either Mouse or Trackpad settings in System Settings, and you’re good to go.

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