How to Enable Mouse Pointer Enhancement Mode on Windows 10
Enable improved pointer accuracy
Enabling improved mouse pointer accuracy on Windows 10 is a very easy topic. The graphical user interface is what made computers easy to use for the average person. It provides a visual look at what is happening and allows users to interact with virtual objects instead of typing and executing commands for everything. Over the years, the graphical user interface has evolved but we still use a device like a mouse to interact with everything on the computer operating system.
Improve mouse pointer accuracy
Using a mouse isn't difficult. If you're using a completely new system, or if you've connected a new mouse to your system, you may have to adjust the pointer speed or you may need to get used to it. Beyond that, there's not much to do.
Your mouse pointer selects an item and in order to select anything, you need to click on it. This is where the precision of your mouse pointer comes in. Your pointer may not click exactly where you want it to or you may not have a good idea of what you are clicking on.
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Enable mouse pointer precision enhancement “Mouse sensitivity”
If you often click on the wrong icon or object on your screen, you should consider enabling “Enhance mouse pointer precision.” It’s a feature that “guesses” what you’re actually trying to click on. When you click on something, and then click off too many pixels, it will correct it.
You won't see the cursor jump. Instead, the right click will be executed.
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You can enable “Enhance mouse pointer precision” on both Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- Open the Settings app using the keyboard shortcut Win + I.
- Go to Devices > Mouse.
- Click Additional Mouse options.
- In the window that opens, go to the Pointer Options tab.
- Enable the “Enhance pointer precision” option under the Select a pointer speed bar.
- Click Apply.
Problems with improved pointer accuracy
In general, improved pointer precision helps you click and select items more accurately, however, it can cause problems in the following two cases.
- In a game, especially mouse-based shooters.
- If you set the mouse pointer size to larger than normal
In either case, it may be best to disable Enhanced Mouse Pointer Precision. If you're having trouble interacting with items on your system without it, try reducing your mouse pointer and click speed. It may help you click and select items more accurately.
Conclusion
The enhanced mouse pointer accuracy works well with both a mouse and a laptop touchpad. In most cases, the setting is persistent, so even if you plug in a new mouse, the mouse settings for the previous device will still apply. This is in most cases, but not all. If you plug in a Microsoft or Logitech mouse, and they have installed their own app to manage the mouse, the settings may not be applied at the operating system level. Check the app settings to see if you can enable something similar.