How to Change Mouse Pointer Speed in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the mouse pointer speed in Windows 11. The mouse pointer (also called a cursor) is what you see on your screen when you move your mouse. You can adjust how fast or slow it moves to match your preference.

Option One: Using Settings

1. Open Settings by pressing Win+I.
2. Click Bluetooth & devices on the left side.
3. Click Mouse on the right side.
4. Find the Mouse pointer speed slider. Move it left to make the pointer slower or right to make it faster.
5. The slider shows speeds from 1 (slowest) to 20 (fastest). The default speed is 10.
6. Close Settings when you’re done.

 Open Mouse settings

Option Two: Using Control Panel

1. Open Control Panel and find the Mouse icon.
2. Click the Pointer Options tab.
3. Adjust the Select a pointer speed slider. Move it left for slower or right for faster movement.
4. Click OK to save your changes.
5. Close Control Panel.

Option Three: Using Registry Editor

⚠️ Note: This method requires admin privileges.

1. Open Registry Editor by typing regedit.exe in your search bar and pressing Enter.
2. In the left pane, navigate to this location: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse
3. In the right pane, find MouseSensitivity and double-click it.
4. Type a number between 1 (slower) and 20 (faster). The default is 10.
5. Click OK to save.
6. Close Registry Editor.

Summary

You now know three ways to change your mouse pointer speed in Windows 11. The easiest method is using Settings. If you prefer the traditional approach, use Control Panel. For advanced users, Registry Editor offers direct control. Choose whichever method works best for you, and adjust the speed until your mouse feels comfortable to use.