Ubuntu Basics. Part IV: Mouse Configuration

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God created humans similar and different the very same time. One of similarities is that under normal conditions, we have two hands. One of differences is that some of us are left-handed, and others are right-handed.

This short guide will show you how to change orientation of your mouse.

  1. Open System > Preferences > Mouse
  2. Ubuntu Basics. Mouse configuration: Menu

    Ubuntu Basics. Mouse configuration: Menu

  3. You should see now Mouse Preferences window, opened on Accessibility tab.
  4. Ubuntu Basics. Mouse configuration: Preferences

    Ubuntu Basics. Mouse configuration: Peferences

  5. Please switch to General tab, and select your preferred mouse orientation: left-handed or right-handed.
  6. Ubuntu Basics. Mouse configuration: Orientation

    Ubuntu Basics. Mouse configuration: Orientation

Changes are applied immediately, so you can see results in the way. When you are finished, just close Mouse Preferences window.

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