The latest version of Windows 11 will forever change the way you use your mouse

Microsoft launched Windows 11 update adding new features in the mouse settings. The latest version for Insiders combines two options: one that affects the behavior of the cursor, and another that changes the direction of the wheel. The latter is located between Most Requested by Desktop Users for Years.

Windows 11 Insider Version 26227 on the Canary Channel comes with a ton of additions, including Copilot, new emoji, and tools for managing connected devices. Although Microsoft doesn’t mention anything about the mouse in the official announcement, this update does include two mouse functions in the settings menuone of them was saved from the old Control Panel.

In accordance with PhantomOcean3The new version of Windows adds an “Improve pointer precision” option to the mouse options. Function also known as mouse acceleration, causes the pointer to move more accurately when moving the mouse slowly. This feature has been integrated into the Bluetooth & Devices > Mouse menu in Windows 11 Settings.

Yes, sure This feature has been available in Windows for many years.To activate it in Windows 11, you need to access the Control Panel, find your mouse, and activate the “Improve pointer precision” box in the Pointer Options tab. An old school user would have no problem with this, but someone with little patience or knowledge of the operating system would never know of its existence.

It’s worth mentioning that Mouse acceleration is a feature that should be disabled while gaming. If you are a fan shooteractivating precision aiming causes a split second to be lost when aiming the weapon.

Windows 11 will let you change the mouse scroll direction

Second function integrated into the mouse configuration will allow you to change the direction of rotation of the wheel while driving. If you think you’re experiencing déjà vu, then you’re not the only one, as reverse scrolling is an option present in Windows. The only detail: it was only available for computers with a touchpad.

Microsoft decided it was time to add this feature to all mouse users. Scroll direction is available under Bluetooth & Devices > Mouse in Windows 11 Settings. offers a choice between normal or inverted mouse wheel scrolling.

Both options are hidden, so you will need to use the ViveTool to unlock them.. Simply download it from the GitHub repository, unzip the ZIP file, and open a Windows Command Terminal as administrator in the folder. Once inside, simply type vivetool /enable /id:50012660 and click Enter and restart your computer.

If you’re having trouble using the Insider version of Windows 11, you’ll have to wait a few weeks to access these features.