How do I turn off mouse acceleration in Windows 11?
- Open Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Mouse.
- Click Additional mouse settings.
- Open the Pointer Options tab.
- Untick Enhance pointer precision and click Apply.
How do I turn it off in Windows 10?
- Open Settings → Devices → Mouse.
- Click Additional mouse options.
- On the Pointer Options tab, untick Enhance pointer precision and click Apply.
Leave the pointer speed slider at its default middle notch so desktop movement matches your DPI one to one.
How do I turn it off on a Mac?
On macOS Sonoma and later, open System Settings → Mouse → Advanced and turn off Pointer acceleration. Older versions have no built-in switch, so use your mouse maker’s software.
What about my mouse software?
Gaming mouse apps can add their own acceleration or angle snapping. Open the app and make sure both are off.
Does acceleration affect games?
Most modern shooters read raw input straight from the mouse, which skips Windows acceleration. It still affects the desktop and browser tools such as the mouse DPI test, so turning it off keeps everything consistent.
Frequently asked questions
Is “Enhance pointer precision” mouse acceleration?
Yes. It is Windows’ name for mouse acceleration. Turning it off makes cursor movement depend only on distance, not speed.
Should I turn off mouse acceleration for gaming?
Most competitive players do, because it makes aim consistent. Games with raw input ignore it anyway, but turning it off keeps desktop and game movement the same.