How to change the primary mouse button in Windows 11 mouse properties

Using the Settings App in 🪟 Windows 11

You can change the primary mouse button in Windows 11 through the modern Settings app ⚙️ if you are left-handed or prefer your right-click to act as the main selection tool. Press Win+I to open Settings ⚙️, choose Bluetooth 🔷 & devices, click Mouse, and then pick Left or Right from the primary mouse button dropdown menu to update your click behavior immediately.

1. Click on Bluetooth 🔷 & devices in the left-hand menu.

   

2. Select Mouse from the available hardware options on the right side of the window.

   

3. Locate the dropdown menu labeled Primary mouse button.
4. Click the dropdown and choose either Left or Right depending on your preference. The change applies immediately.

Using the Settings App in 🪟 Windows 10

You can change the primary mouse button in Windows 10 using the main system settings to swap your left and right click functions in just a few seconds. Press Win+I to open Settings ⚙️, open the Devices category, select Mouse from the left sidebar, and choose your preferred option from the select your primary button menu.

1. Click on the Devices category.
2. Select Mouse from the left sidebar.
3. Locate the dropdown menu titled Select your primary button.
4. Choose Left or Right from the list to update your click behavior instantly.

Using Control Panel Mouse Properties

You can change the primary mouse button through the classic Control Panel 🎛️ Mouse Properties window if you prefer using older system menus. Press Win+R to open the Run box, type control mouse and press Enter, stay on the Buttons tab, and check the box next to switch primary and secondary buttons.

1. Stay on the Buttons tab, which opens by default.
2. Check or uncheck the box next to Switch primary and secondary buttons in the Mouse Buttons section. The icon graphic near the top of the window will swap its blue highlighting to show you which button is now primary.
3. Click Apply at the bottom of the window to save the change.
4. Click OK to close the Mouse Properties window.

Using Third-Party Mouse Software

You can change the primary mouse button using third-party software like Logitech Options or Razer Synapse if you use a gaming mouse that overrides native Windows settings ⚙️. Open your mouse manufacturer application from the Start menu ⊞ or system tray 🔔, go to the button assignment tab, and assign your primary click function to the correct physical button.

Open your specific mouse manufacturer’s software utility from your system tray 🔔 or Start menu ⊞. Navigate to the button assignment or customization tab, select the primary click function, and reassign it to your preferred physical button. Keep in mind that changes made inside dedicated manufacturer software will take precedence over the standard Windows settings ⚙️ apps.

What to do next

With your mouse buttons successfully remapped, you can now customize your cursor speed, scroll wheel behavior, or pointer trails within the same menu to completely tailor your navigation experience. Test your new setup by opening apps or navigating web pages to ensure the click response matches your workflow.