Do you want to make your mouse scroll in a way that feels more natural to you? This guide will show you how to change the scrolling direction of your mouse in Windows 11 in a simple way.

What is Mouse Scrolling Direction?

The mouse scrolling direction is how the content on your screen moves when you roll the mouse wheel. Usually:

• Rolling the wheel up moves the page up.
• Rolling the wheel down moves the page down.

However, Windows sometimes uses reverse scrolling. This means:

• When you roll the wheel up, the page moves down.
• When you roll the wheel down, the page moves up.

You can choose between two types of scrolling:

• Reverse Scrolling: Scroll moves opposite to the wheel direction.
• Natural Scrolling: Scroll moves the same way as the wheel direction.

How to Change Mouse Scrolling Direction in Windows 11

Follow these easy steps to switch the scrolling direction:

Step 1: Find Your Mouse Device ID

1. Press Windows + R keys on your keyboard to open the Run box.
2. Type devmgmt.msc and press Enter. This opens the Device Manager.
3. Look for Mice and other pointing devices and click the arrow to expand.
4. Double-click on your mouse device to open its Properties window.
5. Click the Details tab.
6. From the drop-down menu labeled Property, select Device instance path.
7. Write down or copy the value that starts with HIDVID. You will need this later.

Step 2: Open the Registry Editor

1. Press Windows + R again.
2. Type regedit and press Enter.
3. If you see a User Account Control prompt, click Yes to allow it.

You can also check this helpful guide on opening the Registry Editor: How to Open Registry Editor in Windows 11

Step 3: Find Your Mouse in the Registry

1. In the Registry Editor, navigate to this folder:
   
   ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetEnumHID
2. Look inside the folders and find the one that matches the HIDVID value you got earlier.
3. Inside that folder, open the Device Parameters folder.

Step 4: Change the Scrolling Direction

1. On the right side, look for an entry named FlipFlopWheel.
2. If you find it, double-click it.
3. Change the value:
   • 0 = Reverse scrolling (default)
   • 1 = Natural scrolling (scrolls like on a smartphone)
4. If you don’t see FlipFlopWheel, right-click on an empty space on the right side, choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it FlipFlopWheel.
5. Then double-click it and set the value to 1 for natural scrolling.

Step 5: Restart Your Computer

To make sure the changes work, restart your PC.

Summary

• Make sure to follow the steps carefully.
• Be careful when changing things in the Registry Editor. Changing the wrong settings can cause problems.
• Restart your computer to apply the new scrolling direction.

That’s it! Now your mouse scrolls the way you like it.