EasyMousefor MacAssign back, forward and shortcuts to Mac mouse buttons
Do your side buttons fail to go back, or would you rather put a frequently used shortcut on a mouse button? EasyMouse lets you assign back, forward and keyboard shortcuts to mouse buttons.
Set it up in EasyMouse.
Launch EasyMouse and allow Accessibility and Input Monitoring permissions.
Select your mouse from the menu bar and open its button settings.
Assign Back or Forward to a side button. Put a keyboard shortcut on another button if you like.
Check the action in your browser or work app and save it. For a different action in one app, add that app as an automatic-settings condition.
Before you start.
Button counts and detectable inputs vary by mouse. Back/forward actions and shortcuts also depend on what the target app supports.
- Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
- Runs on both Apple silicon and Intel-based Macs.
- One universal build supports both Apple silicon and Intel Macs.
- Please allow EasyMouse under Accessibility and Input Monitoring in System Settings → Privacy & Security. Please check these permissions again if macOS asks after an update.
Frequently asked questions
Does Back work outside a browser?
EasyMouse offers Universal Back/Forward, but results are not guaranteed in every app. Test your target app, or assign that app’s own shortcut where appropriate.
Can a long press have its own action?
Yes. Short presses, long presses and press-and-swipe gestures can have different actions. Start with the basic click, then add the gestures you need.
Can I assign Mission Control or media controls?
You can assign Mission Control, Spaces, media controls and keyboard shortcuts to buttons or the wheel.
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Try it with your own mouse.
EasyMouse is free. You can download it and follow this guide on your own mouse. You can download up to three times a day.
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