Use the Mouse
preference tool
to configure your mouse for right-hand use or for left-hand use. You can also
specify the speed and sensitivity of mouse movement.
You can customize the settings for the Mouse
preference tool in the following functional areas:
Buttons
Cursors
Motion
Use the Buttons tabbed section to specify whether the mouse buttons are configured for left-hand use. You can also specify the delay between clicks for a double-click.
Table 9–7 lists the mouse button settings that you can configure.
Table 9–7 Settings for Mouse Buttons
Option |
Function |
---|---|
Left-handed mouse |
Select this option to configure your mouse for left-hand use. When you configure your mouse for left-hand use, the functions of the left mouse button and the right mouse button are swapped. |
Delay |
Use the slider to specify the amount of time that can pass between clicks when you double-click. If the interval between the first and second clicks exceeds the time that is specified here, the action is not interpreted as a double-click. |
Use the Cursors tabbed section to set your mouse pointer preferences.
Table 9–8 lists the mouse pointer settings that you can configure.
Table 9–8 Settings for Mouse Pointers
Option |
Function |
---|---|
Cursor Theme |
Select the mouse pointer theme that you require from the list box. |
Show position of cursor when the Control key is pressed |
Select this option to enable a mouse pointer animation when you press and release Ctrl. This feature can assist you to locate the mouse pointer. |
Use the Motion tabbed section to set your preferences for mouse movement.
Table 9–9 lists the mouse motion settings that you can configure.
Table 9–9 Settings for Mouse Motion
Setting |
Function |
---|---|
Acceleration |
Use the slider to specify the speed at which your mouse pointer moves on your screen when you move your mouse. |
Sensitivity |
Use the slider to specify how sensitive your mouse pointer is to movements of your mouse. |
Threshold |
Use the slider to specify the distance that you must move an item before the move action is interpreted as a drag-and-drop action. |