Change Mouse Speed and Disable Acceleration in Windows 11

Customizing your mouse settings in Windows 11 can significantly improve cursor accuracy and overall navigation, especially for gaming and precision tasks. This guide explains how to adjust your mouse pointer speed using the modern Settings app and how to disable “Enhance pointer precision”—Windows’ built-in mouse acceleration feature—via the classic Mouse Properties panel.

How to Change Mouse Pointer Speed

1. Open the Start menu and select Settings (or press Windows Key + I).
2. In the left sidebar, click on Bluetooth & devices.
3. Scroll down the right pane and select Mouse.
4. Locate the Mouse pointer speed slider.
5. Drag the slider left to decrease cursor speed or right to increase it. The changes will take effect immediately.

How to Disable Pointer Precision (Mouse Acceleration)

Mouse acceleration changes how far your cursor travels based on the physical speed of your hand movement, which can hinder muscle memory in gaming and design work. To turn it off:

1. Open Settings and navigate to Bluetooth & devices > Mouse.
2. Under the Related settings section, click on Additional mouse settings.
3. In the new Mouse Properties dialog box that appears, click the Pointer Options tab.
4. Under the Motion section, uncheck the box labeled Enhance pointer precision.
5. (Optional) You can also fine-tune your pointer speed slider directly within this tab.
6. Click Apply, then click OK to save your changes.