Customizing the Mouse for Left Handed Users in Windows XP

Whether it’s the modern wireless infrared mouse, optical mouse or the contemporary mechanical mouse with scroll ball, left-handed users seldom find them “friendly”. Why? Because the easiest finger for clicking a mouse button with is your index finger and the most commonly used button is the left mouse button. Therefore, by default, our computer mouse is setup for a right-handed user. Majority of left-handed users either use their mouse in their right hand or in their left hand with the left click button under their middle finger – thus very unfriendly and somewhat confusing. Here’s how you can switch your mouse buttons easily with a simple alteration or settings.

Converting to Left Hand Mouse for Windows XP Users:

• Call up the Start menu by clicking on the Start button or by pressing the Windows logo key (located between the Ctrl and Alt keys). Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + Esc
• Click on Settings and select Control Panel.
• Double click on the Mouse icon to display the Mouse Properties
• Select the Buttons tab and click on the check box marked Switch primary and secondary buttons to set the mouse buttons up for left-handed use.
• Click OK or press Enter to confirm your choice and exit the mouse properties (note: you should be using the mouse’s right button now to make selection)

If you’re operating from Windows 95, 98, ME or Windows 2000, you’ll be prompted to make a selection (Right-handed or Left-handed) from the Buttons tab, instead of a checkbox. Just click and select accordingly, and you’re done. Now, isn’t it feels better to have the mouse working on your left hand?