If you are new to Windows 7, you need to know how to adjust your mouse settings so that it works the way you want it.You can change the settings on your mouse to make it perform better.These steps will show you how to adjust a mouse in Windows 7.
Step 1: You can open your settings.
Click on your start menu at the bottom left-hand corner of your computer, select the control panel and then click "Hardware and Sound."Click on the "Mouse" option to open your mouse properties.You can find either 5 or 6 tabs once the menu opens.If you have a laptop, there are 6 tabs, but only 5 on a desktop.
Step 2: Click on them.
You have the option to switch the primary and secondary buttons, change the speed in which you double-click to make it easier or harder to open a file, or turn on ClickLock that gives you the ability to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button.There are more settings for ClickLock.Click on the settings in the ClickLock section to access these.
Step 3: You can click on "Pointers."
You can change the image you see during specific Windows events with this menu option.There are many "Schemes" for you to choose from, and you have the ability to preview each mouse pointer icon by clicking on it.You can allow your computer to change your mouse pointers when you change the theme.Clicking on "Browse" will allow you to choose from other pointer icons.
Step 4: Click on the option that says "Pointer Options".
You can enhance the precision of the pointer by selecting a faster or slower speed.The "Snap To" option will ensure that the mouse moves the pointer to the button that is in the dialog box.The "Visibility" settings allow you to hide the pointer while you're typing, and also show the location of it when you press the control key.
Step 5: Click on it.
You will be able to adjust the scrolling in this menu option.You can scroll down a page by rolling the center wheel on the mouse.If you want the page to scroll for each wheel revolution, you can either set up a number of lines or a whole screen at a time.As you tilt the wheel to the side, the scrolling is more difficult.It will be easier to edit the words in a document if you can move horizontally.
Step 6: Click on it.
If you want to use a different mouse on your computer, you can change the device you are using here.You can view the properties of the mouse to make sure it is working correctly, update the driver, and change the settings.
Step 7: Click on it.
If you use a laptop as your mouse, this option is required.It will tell you to change the settings.Follow the instructions to change your settings.
Step 8: To save your settings, click "Apply" or "Cancel" if you want to discard the changes you've already made.