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How to Change Mouse Pointer Speed in Windows 11

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Mar 21, 2026 Updated Jul 12, 2026 3 min read

How to Change Mouse Pointer Speed in Windows 11

Windows 11 Settings mouse pointer speed slider adjustment

Changing mouse pointer speed in Windows 11 adjusts how quickly the on-screen indicator moves when you move your physical mouse.

This setting helps you find the perfect balance between precise control and quick navigation across your screen.

Windows 11 offers a pointer speed slider that ranges from 1 (slowest) to 20 (fastest), with a default setting of 10.

You can easily access this slider within the Windows Settings app, under the Mouse options.

⚡ Quick Answer

Adjust the “Mouse pointer speed” slider in Windows 11 Settings under Bluetooth & devices > Mouse. Move the slider left for slower speed or right for faster speed. You can also use Control Panel’s Mouse Properties or Registry Editor for adjustments.

Option 2Using Control Panel

Adjusting your mouse pointer speed in Windows 11 can also be done through the Control Panel. Open Control Panel, find the Mouse icon, click the Pointer Options tab, and then use the slider to make your pointer faster or slower.

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

Open the Control Panel. You can do this by typing “Control Panel” into the Windows search bar and selecting it from the results.

If your Control Panel is set to Category view, click on Hardware and Sound, then select Mouse under the “Devices and Printers” section. If it’s set to Icon view, you can click on Mouse directly.

This opens the Mouse Properties window. Click on the Pointer Options tab.

Adjust the ‘Select a pointer speed’ slider to your preference.

Move the slider left to slow the pointer down, or right to speed it up.

Enter a number between 1 (slowest) and 20 (fastest).

Click Apply, then OK.

Mouse icon link in Windows Control Panel — Windows hide mouse pointer while typing

Control Panel Pointer Options mouse speed slider

Option 3Using Registry Editor

If you’re comfortable with advanced settings, you can precisely change the mouse pointer speed in Windows 11 by editing the Registry Editor (a tool for advanced system configuration). This involves opening regedit.exe and navigating to a specific registry key to adjust the pointer’s sensitivity.

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

Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.

Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.

Navigate to the following key in the left pane: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse

Double-click the MouseSpeed value in the right pane.

Change the Value data to a number between 0 and 2.

Double-click the MouseThreshold1 value.

Change the Value data to a number between 0 and 2.

Double-click the MouseThreshold2 value.

Change the Value data to a number between 0 and 2.

Click OK and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Registry Editor MouseSensitivity value for pointer speed

Summary

This guide covered three methods for changing mouse pointer speed in Windows 11: the Settings app, the Control Panel, or the Registry Editor. Each method lets you adjust the slider to find the perfect speed for your cursor, making your computer use more comfortable.

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