Assumes that your right mouse button is the one you use most often. You generally click this button by using the index finger of your left hand.


Assumes that your left mouse button is the one you use most often. You generally click this button by using the index finger of your right hand.


Adjusts the amount of time that can pass between clicks when you double-click your primary mouse button. If you are an inexperienced mouse user, double-clicking may be easier if you drag the slider to the left. You can test the double-click speed by double-clicking the image to the right of the slider.


Shows how your mouse buttons will function based on the current configuration.


Provides a place for you to test the double-click speed of your mouse. If the jack-in-the-box emerges or disappears, Windows recognized your double-click.


Adds a trail to the mouse pointer, which makes it easier to see on LCD screens. To change the length of the pointer trail, drag the slider below.


Adjusts the length of the pointer trail. If this setting is unavailable, make sure the Show Pointer Trails box is checked.


Shows what type of mouse you are using. To set up a new mouse, click Change.


Click this to set up the software for a new mouse.


Enables you to change additional mouse settings. These settings are provided by your mouse driver, which was designed for Windows 3.1. You may want to contact your mouse manufacturer to see if an updated driver is available.


Adjusts the speed at which the pointer moves on your screen.


Lists sets of mouse pointers that you can use. Each pointer shape is a visual cue that indicates what Windows is doing or what you can do in a given context.


Deletes the pointer scheme that is selected in the Scheme box.


Prompts you to give your current pointer scheme a name. The name you specify will appear in the Scheme list, so you can easily restore these settings later.


Provides a place for you to type a name for your current pointer settings. The name you type will appear in the Scheme list, so you can easily restore these settings later.


Lists the mouse pointers that make up the selected scheme. You can change the appearance of a pointer by selecting it, clicking Browse, and then double-clicking the filename of a different pointer. If no pointers appear in the Browse dialog box, double-click Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel and install the optional mouse pointers.


Click this to replace the selected mouse pointer with a different one. If no pointers appear in the Browse dialog box, double-click Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel and install the optional mouse pointers.


Shows the selected pointer. Some displays support animated pointers. If you have selected an animated pointer and your display supports this feature, you can preview the animation in this box.


Returns your pointer settings to the ones that Windows uses by default.


Help is available for each item in this group. Click [image] at the top of the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want information about.


Reversing your mouse buttons
To reverse your mouse buttons

1	Click here  [image]  to display Mouse properties.

2	In the Button Configuration area, click Right-Handed or Left-Handed.


Adjusting the double-click speed for your mouse
To adjust the double-click speed for your mouse

1	Click here  [image]  to display Mouse properties.

2	In the Double-Click Speed area, drag the slider.

Tip

To test the speed, double-click the image in the Test Area.


Adjusting the speed of your mouse pointer
To adjust the speed of your mouse pointer

1	Click here  [image]  to display Mouse properties.

2	Click the Motion tab.

3	In the Pointer Speed area, drag the slider.

Tip

Changing the speed of your mouse pointer causes the pointer to respond more quickly or slowly to the movements of the mouse itself.


Turning on and adjusting the mouse pointer trail
To turn on and adjust the mouse pointer trail

1	Click here  [image]  to display Mouse properties.

2	Click the Motion tab.

3	In the Pointer Trail area, make sure the Show Pointer Trails box is checked.

4	To adjust the length of the pointer trail, drag the slider.

Tip

This option is especially useful if you are using an LCD screen.


Changing the appearance of your mouse pointer
To change the appearance of your mouse pointer

1	Click here  [image]  to display Mouse properties.

2	Click the Pointers tab.

3	To change all your pointers at one time, select a different scheme in the Scheme list.

To change only one pointer, click it, click Browse, and then double-click the filename of the pointer you want to use.

Tips

By default, only a limited set of mouse pointer schemes is installed during Windows Setup. For information about installing a few others, click Related Topics.

You can customize as many pointers as you want, and then save them as a new scheme by clicking Save As.

To remove a pointer scheme, click it in the Scheme list, and then click Delete.

 Related Topics


Changing mouse settings if you have a Windows 3.1 driver
To change mouse settings if you have a Windows 3.1 driver

1	Click here  [image]  to display Mouse properties.

2	Click the General tab.

3	Click Options.

Note

You may want to contact your mouse manufacturer to see if an updated driver is available.


Click Help Topics to return to the list of topics.