EasyMousefor MacSlow your Mac mouse pointer down with a button
A fast pointer is great most of the time, but it gets in the way when you line things up to the pixel or nudge a small slider. macOS has no way to lower sensitivity for a moment, so you end up changing System Settings back and forth. With EasyMouse Precision Clutch, a button you choose slows the pointer and scrolling only when you need it.
Set it up in EasyMouse.
Install EasyMouse, grant Accessibility and Input Monitoring permissions, and select your mouse in the device list.
In "Calibration & Precision", turn on Precision Clutch. The trigger is Button 5 by default, and you can press another button to use that instead.
Choose Hold or Toggle mode. Pointer scale (0.25 by default) and scroll scale (0.5 by default) set how much slower things get.
Test it in the app you work in, then save. Settings are stored per device, so other mice are not affected.
Before you start.
The trigger button is used for precision instead of its usual job, so pick one you rarely use. Button counts vary by mouse. Install EasyMouse for free and check yours.
- 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
Is it like a sniper button on gaming mice?
Similar. While the button is held, the pointer slows by the scale you set and returns to normal when you let go. It scales the input rather than changing the mouse hardware DPI.
Does scrolling slow down too?
Yes. Scroll scale is set separately, and setting it to 1 leaves scrolling unchanged.
Can it help me set my everyday sensitivity too?
Yes. The pointer-feel calibration task on the same screen lets you compare candidate sensitivities and pick one.
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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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