How to adjust mouse speed on Windows 10 and 11

Mouse is an indispensable tool to help you navigate and manipulate computer tasks. But what to do if your mouse is becoming too slow, affecting work efficiency. Here's how to easily adjust mouse speed on Windows 10 and 11.

What is mouse speed?

Mouse speed is measured in DPI - Dots Per Inch (dots/inch). This is the index that calculates the sensitivity of the mouse sensor. The higher the DPI, the more accurate the mouse movement will be.

How to adjust mouse speed on Windows 10 and 11

Adjust mouse speed via Settings

You can adjust the mouse speed through the Settings section. On Windows 10 and 11 you can directly click the Magnifying Glass icon at the bottom left of the computer screen. Then type Mouse in the search bar and the Mouse Settings section will appear on the search content.

You just need to click on Mouse Settings to quickly access the computer mouse settings.

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Here there is an item called Cursor speed, when you want to adjust the mouse speed slower, just drag the blue bar to the left and vice versa drag it to the right when you want to increase the mouse speed.

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So you can quickly adjust the mouse speed on your computer to suit your needs.

Adjust mouse speed via Control Panel

Another way to help you improve mouse speed is through the Control Panel. The first thing you need to do is click on the Magnifying Glass icon on the Taskbar and type Mouse speed. On the search bar will appear the mouse settings through the Control Panel.

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After clicking here a new pop-up window will appear, select Pointer Options to switch to the mouse settings. At Motion, there will be a bar that allows you to adjust the speed of the mouse, move the green button to the left to decrease the mouse speed and to the right to increase the mouse speed.

Once you've reached the right mouse speed, simply click OK at the bottom of the pop-up window to confirm the setting.

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Note about mouse speed (DPI)

Depending on different user needs, users can choose the type of mouse with the right speed for them. If you still don't know how to choose a mouse with the right speed, this is a reference suggestion for you

1. DPI 800-100: Suitable for basic learning and working needs.
2. DPI 1000-1600: Suitable for graphics editing needs, playing simple games.
3. DPI 1600-4000: Suitable for professional image editing needs, playing mid-range configuration games, role-playing games.
4. DPI above 4000: Suitable for specialized graphic and video editing jobs, high-profile gaming, professional.

David Pac

Update 11 March 2022