EasyMousefor MacReverse Mac mouse scrolling without changing your trackpad
Natural scrolling may feel right on a trackpad but backwards on a mouse wheel. EasyMouse stores separate mouse and trackpad settings, so you can change the wheel without changing how your trackpad scrolls.
Set it up in EasyMouse.
Install EasyMouse and allow Accessibility and Input Monitoring permissions.
Open EasyMouse from the menu bar and select the mouse you want to change.
Reverse vertical scrolling in that device’s scroll settings. Adjust horizontal scrolling separately if needed.
Test the wheel in a document and save your settings. Scroll with the trackpad too, to check that each device behaves as intended.
Before you start.
If another input utility also changes scrolling on the same device, it can be hard to tell which setting is responsible. It helps to turn off its scroll changes while testing, and check any app-specific rules in EasyMouse.
- 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
Will this reverse my trackpad too?
Change only the mouse device’s settings. EasyMouse stores separate profiles for mice and trackpads.
Can I use different directions for two mice?
Yes. Save a scroll direction per device; EasyMouse applies the profile for the device in use.
Can I change scrolling speed as well?
You can tune scroll distance, speed, acceleration and momentum per device. Set the direction first, then change one setting at a time.
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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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