Mouse, Touchpad & Touchscreen Adjust the speed of the mouse and touchpad — Change how quickly the pointer moves when you use your mouse or touchpad. Adjust the double-click speed — Control how quickly you need to press the mouse button a second time to double-click. Click and move the mouse pointer using the keypad — Enable mouse keys to control the mouse with the numeric keypad. Click, drag, or scroll with the touchpad — Click, drag, or scroll using taps and gestures on your touchpad. Simulate a right mouse click — Press and hold the left mouse button to right-click. Simulate clicking by hovering — The Hover Click (Dwell Click) feature allows you to click by holding the mouse still. Use your mouse left-handed — Reverse the left and right mouse buttons in the mouse settings. Use gestures on touchpads and touchscreens — Manipulate your desktop using gestures on your touchpad or touchscreen. Common problems Mouse pointer is not moving — How to check why your mouse is not working. Mouse reacts with delay before it starts working — If you have to wiggle or click the mouse before it responds. Tips Middle-click — Use the middle mouse button to open applications, open tabs and more. More Information Hardware & drivers — Configure hardware and diagnose problems, including printers, displays, disks, and more. User & system settings — From hardware control to privacy settings, make GNOME work for you.