Click: How to Check Mouse Sensitivity (Dpi) on PC or Mac

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Method 1of 2:

Windows

1. Open the Windows search bar. If you don't see the search bar next to themenu, press?Win+Sto open it now.
2. Typemouseinto the search bar. A list of matching results will appear.
3. ClickMouse & touchpad settings. It's the option with the outline of a gear on its left side.
4. Scroll down and clickAdditional mouse options. It's at the bottom of the right panel.
5. Click thePointer Optionstab. It's at the top of the window.
6. Find the pointer sensitivity under the 'Motion' header. In addition to the slider, there's also an option called 'Enhance Pointer Precision.' If this box is checked, Windows will sense when you're trying to be more precise with your mouse movements (such as when you're moving the cursor very slowly) and boost sensitivity automatically.^[1]

Method 2of 2:

macOS

1. Click themenu. It's at the top-left corner of the screen.
2. ClickSystem Preferences.
3. ClickMouse. It's the white mouse icon in the second row of icons.^[2]
4. Click thePoint & Clicktab. It's at the top of the window.
5. Find the pointer sensitivity under the 'Tracking speed. ' Drag the slider right to make the cursor move faster as you move the mouse, or left to slow it down.