In Windows 11, a feature called “Enhance pointer precision” is turned on by default. This feature is better known as mouse acceleration. When it is active, the distance your cursor moves on the screen is tied to how fast you move your physical mouse, rather than just the physical distance you move it.
While this is helpful for trackpad users, it can severely disrupt muscle memory for gamers and graphic designers who require precise, consistent 1:1 mouse tracking.
In this guide, you will learn how to completely turn off mouse acceleration in Windows 11.
How to Disable “Enhance Pointer Precision”
To turn this feature off, you need to access the legacy mouse properties window.
- Click the Start button on your taskbar and type Mouse settings. Press Enter to open the Settings app.
- In the Mouse settings menu, scroll down to the “Related settings” section.
- Click on Additional mouse settings. This will open a smaller, older-looking “Mouse Properties” dialog box.
- Click on the Pointer Options tab at the top of the window.
- Look under the “Motion” section. You will see a checkbox labeled Enhance pointer precision.
- Uncheck the box to disable mouse acceleration.
- Click Apply, then click OK.
Your mouse cursor will now move exactly the same distance on your screen relative to your hand movement, regardless of how fast you swipe across the mousepad. If the cursor suddenly feels too slow or too fast, you can adjust the “Select a pointer speed” slider in the same menu to compensate.