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Official Documentation » Ubuntu 11.10 » Help Ubuntu Desktop Guide » Settings »

Mouse

Adjust speed of the mouse and touchpad — Change how quickly the pointer moves when you use your mouse or touchpad.Adjust the double-click speed — Control how quickly you need to press the mouse button a second time to double-click.Adjust the mouse drag threshold — Change how far you have to move your mouse pointer to start dragging.Click and move the mouse pointer without a mouse — How to enable Mouse Keys to click and move the mouse pointer with a keypad. Click or scroll with the touchpad — Click or scroll using taps and gestures on your touchpad.Disable touchpad while typing — Turn the touchpad off while typing to prevent accidental clicks.Quickly locate the pointer — Pressing Ctrl can find your mouse pointer.Use your mouse left-handed — Reverse the left and right mouse buttons in the mouse settings.

Common problems

Mouse has a delay before it will work — If you have to wiggle or click the mouse before it responds. Mouse pointer not moving — How to check your mouse if it is not working.

Tips

Middle-click — Use the middle mouse button to open applications, paste text, open tabs, and more.

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