Slowing down the mouse

This section explains in a few simple steps how you can adjust the mouse speed to make it easier for you to use

Introduction

Many people think they cannot use a computer because they cannot use a mouse.

For many the cause of difficulty is the speed the pointer travels on the screen when the mouse is moved. This speed can easily be reduced and suddenly the mouse is often far more manageable.

This section shows you how to slow down your mouse. Please select one of the following links to find out more:

•    Slowing down the mouse in Gnome
•    Slowing down the mouse in KDE
 
Please note: If you have bought a different mouse and/or installed a different mouse driver then the options in the following section may look slightly different to the version you have.