What to Know

• Search Windows forMouse settings. Select it, then chooseAdditional mouse settings.
• Open thePointer Optionstab, then untick theEnhance pointer precisionbox and pressOK.
• If you ever want to re-apply it, simply tick the box again.

This article explains how to manage mouse acceleration in Windows 11. You can turn it on or off at any time.

How Do I Turn Off Mouse Acceleration in Windows 11?

Changing mouse acceleration in Windows 11 just requires a few steps.

1. Select theStart buttonand search forMouse settings.Selectthe corresponding result.

   

2. Scroll down and selectAdditional mouse settingsunder theRelated settingsheading.

   

3. Switch to thePointer Optionstab, then untick theEnhanced pointer precisionbox.

   

4. Select OKto save.

How Do I Enable Mouse Acceleration?

Enabling mouse acceleration in Windows 11 is as easy as turning it off. Repeat the steps above but, this time, tick the box at Step 3.

How Do I Know if Mouse Acceleration Is Off?

Mouse acceleration works by changing the rate your mouse pointer moves based on the speed you move the mouse. This can be a more intuitive way to navigate the desktop, but can harm accuracy, especially in high-speed games.

If you're a particularly sensitive PC user with a gaming mouse, you may be able to feel whether mouse acceleration is turned on just by using it.

If you want to be sure, just follow the steps for disabling mouse acceleration above, and see if the box is checked or not.

Should I Disable Mouse Acceleration?

If you have mouse acceleration enabled and you've never noticed whether it's on, then it's not something you need to worry too much about. However, high-level competitive gamers often turn it off, suggesting it can harm accuracy.

With that in mind, if you play a lot of fast-paced games, especially first-person shooters, you may wish to disable it to make sure it isn't making you less accurate in-game.

FAQ

• How do I turn off mouse acceleration in Windows 10?

  Navigate to Start > Settings > Devices > Mouse. Choose Additional mouse options > Pointer Options > and uncheck Enhance pointer precision. To adjust mouse speed and sensitivity to your liking, move the slider under Pointer Options > Motion > Select a pointer speed.

• How do I get my mouse pointer back on Windows 11?

  To fix a disappearing cursor in Windows, start by unplugging/disconnecting the mouse from your computer and restarting the device. Use theWin+Skey combination to use the search bar to look for a Windows update. If nothing changes, use Search to open Device Manager and reinstall or troubleshoot your mouse's driver.