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Ubuntu 16.04
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Ubuntu Desktop Guide
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Ubuntu 16.04
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Ubuntu Desktop Guide
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Settings
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Mouse
Adjust speed of the mouse and touchpad
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Change how quickly the pointer moves when you use your mouse or touchpad.
Adjust the double-click speed
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Control how quickly you need to press the mouse button a second time to double-click.
Click and move mouse pointer using the keypad
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Enable mouse keys to control the mouse with the keypad.
Click, drag, or scroll with the touchpad
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Click, drag, or scroll using taps and gestures on your touchpad.
Simulate a right mouse click
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Press and hold the left mouse button to right-click.
Simulate clicking by hovering
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The Hover Click (Dwell Click) feature allows you to click by holding the mouse still.
Use your mouse left-handed
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Reverse the left and right mouse buttons in the mouse settings.
Common problems
Mouse pointer is not moving
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How to check your mouse if it is not working.
Mouse reacts with delay before it starts working
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If you have to wiggle or click the mouse before it responds.
Tips
Middle-click
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Use the middle mouse button to open applications, paste text, open tabs, and more.
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