My Mac Mouse Pointer Is Slow

Increase the tracking and scrolling speed of your Mac's mouse pointer.

The mouse pointer on your Macintosh computer moves according to the speed setting configured in the mouse's preferences, and can be adjusted to increase or decrease the tracking speed to your preferred setting. The default setting for the mouse speed is in the middle of the speed's tab, which allows your eye to follow the pointer but does not move as fast as your touch commands. Test your mouse's speed when configuring it to determine the best speed for fast navigation and ease of use.

Instructions

1. Click the "System Preferences" icon on your Macintosh screen's dock. The Dock icon is a gray icon that has a machine wheel image.

2. Click "Mouse" or "Keyboard & Mouse" in the System Preferences window, and click the "Trackpad."

3. Click and drag the tab on the "Tracking Speed" bar to the right. The mouse will move swiftly across the screen when the speed is increased.

4. Click and drag the tab on the "Scrolling Speed" bar to the right to increase the mouse's speed. When increased, the mouse will quickly scroll up or down a document page or web page.

5. Exit the Mouse preferences window.

References

• Apple: Mac 101 - Set Your Preferences