How to change page scroll speed with mouse or trackpad on Mac

People may not agree that the Magic Mouse, or even the Magic Trackpad, are the best input devices, but they are certainly superbly optimized for Macs. In fact, they're the only two devices that offer super-smooth page scrolling on the Mac, coupled with gestures that make collaboration much smarter and easier.

 This article will guide you through customizing page scroll speed with a mouse or trackpad on a Mac, thereby getting the most optimal experience in each given usage scenario. Find out below.

Change page scroll speed on Mac

Step 1. With a Magic Mouse or Trackpad connected to your Mac, you first access System Preferences from the Dock, Spotlight, or by clicking the Apple icon in the menu bar in the top-left corner of the screen.

 Step 2. On the System Preferences window that appears, click the Accessibility item.

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Step 3. Click the Pointer Control item in the left pane.

Step 4. Regardless of whether you have connected a Magic Trackpad or a Magic Mouse, click 'Trackpad options' or 'Mouse options'.

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 Step 5. Adjust the page scroll speed you want from here and then close the window. You can also make some adjustments and test changes on the fly, all allowing you to set the scroll speed that works best for you.

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 Basically, setting a slow scrolling speed will help you avoid the situation where you accidentally 'jump' a few pages when you make a mistake. On the contrary, if you want to scroll the page with the right mouse very quickly, increase the scroll speed. It all depends on your needs and usage habits.

David Pac

Update 14 April 2022