How to enable or disable Mouse ClickLock in Windows 11
Windows offers much more customization options than any other desktop operating system. The latest version of Windows 11 comes with a new design and provides users with more features and customization options compared to its predecessor.
Aside from customizing the touch keyboard, Windows 11 allows you to customize the mouse experience with easy steps. You can open the mouse settings page on Windows 11 to change the basic mouse button, mouse point speed, mouse pointer style, etc.
While exploring mouse options on Windows 11, we recently found another better and more useful feature called ClickLock. Hence, in this article, we will discuss ClickLock and how you can enable or disable it on your Windows 11 device. Let's get started.
What is Mouse ClickLock in Windows 11?
Mouse ClickLock is not a new feature; it is also available on older versions of Windows such as Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.
ClickLock is a very simple feature that allows users to lock the primary mouse button after a single click. In simple words, the feature allows you to select or move items without holding down the primary mouse button.
You can enable this feature if you want to drag objects, select text, or open menus without holding down the primary mouse button. You need to press the primary mouse button once to edit the comment.
Steps to enable Mouse ClickLock in Windows 11
Now that you know what ClickLock is and what it does, it's time to learn how to enable the feature on the new Windows 11. Here's how to enable Mouse ClickLock in Windows 11.
1. First, click the Start button in Windows 11 and select Settings.
Settings
2. In the Settings app, tap the Bluetooth and devices option in the left pane.
Bluetooth & Devices
3. In the left pane, scroll down and click the Mouse.
Mouse
4. On the Mouse Settings page, scroll down and select the Additional Mouse Settings option.
Additional mouse settings
5. This will open the mouse properties window. You need to check "Turn on ClickLock" to enable the feature.
After enabling the feature, briefly press the primary mouse button to lock an item. To release the lock from an item, click the primary mouse button once. You will now be able to drag the item anywhere without pressing any button with your mouse.
Check "Turn on ClickLock"
6. If you want to disable the feature, uncheck the option Turn on ClickLock.
Uncheck the option "Turn on ClickLock"
7. To apply the changes, click the Apply button and then OK.
Is that him! It's done. This is how you can enable or disable Mouse ClickLock in Windows 11.
How to customize ClickLock settings?
Windows 11 allows you to set how long you need to hold down your mouse before a click is locked. Here's how to adjust this setting.
1. First, open Settings> Bluetooth & Devices> Mouse .
Mouse
2. On the next page, scroll down and click on the Additional Mouse Settings option.
Additional mouse settings
3. In the mouse properties window, click the Settings button next to Turn on ClickLock.
Click the Settings button
4. In the ClickLock settings, set the duration of ClickLock and click the Ok button.
Set the duration of ClickLock
Is that him! It's done. This is how you can customize the ClickLock function on your Windows 11 computer.
So, that's all about enabling or disabling the ClickLock feature in Windows 11. This feature may be suitable for those who have difficulties with the operation of the mouse. This will also improve the productivity of users who often drag or move items.