How to change mouse scrolling settings on Windows 11
If the mouse wheel scrolling doesn’t feel right, Windows 11 lets you set it to your preferences.
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OnWindows 11, the default mouse scrolling behavior is typically suited for most users. However, if you feel it needs tuning, you can set the number of lines to roll at a time or specify to roll one screen with a single roll.
In addition, you can even control whether you can scroll inactive windows as you hover over them while working on another application.
In this Windows 11 guide, we will walk you through the steps to customize the scrolling settings on your laptop or desktop computer.
How to change mouse scrolling settings on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can decide how the mouse wheel should scroll and whether you should be able to scroll inactive windows when hovering over.
Change scroll wheel behavior
To change the scroll wheel behavior on Windows 11, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the next time you roll the mouse wheel, the scrolling should occur based on your configuration.
Configure inactive windows scrolling
To scroll on windows that are not active, use these steps:
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After you complete the steps, you will now be able to scroll windows even when they are not focused and you are hovering over them.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
