You may have a unique preference when it comes to scrolling directions whether you mouse or the touchpad. Some people prefer the page is scrolled in the same direction in which direction they move their finger on the touchpad. Some people do this in an inverted way. This is called reverse scrolling. Enabling reverse scrolling Windows 10 on your laptop trackpad is easy as Windows offers this customization by default. In some cases, your trackpad scrolls in the wrong way for many reasons. This issue is fixable. If you are wondering how to enable the reverse scrolling Windows 10, follow the steps which are listed in this article.
Conas scrollú droim ar ais a dhéanamh ar Windows 10
Below we have shown how to perform reverse scrolling on both Touchpad and mouse.
Method 1: On Touchpad
Windows 10 supports reverse scrolling on selected computers which comes with a precision touchpad. If this option is not available you can change scroll direction Windows 10 by using the manufacturer’s software for the peripheral. Follow the below-listed instructions for Windows 10 reverse scroll on the touchpad.
1. Brúigh an Eochracha Windows + I le chéile a oscailt Socruithe.
2. Anois, cliceáil ar Gléasanna mar a léirítear.
3. Scroll down the left pane and select the Touchpad rogha.
4. Téigh go dtí an Scrollaigh agus zúmáil section in the right pane and choose Downwards motion scrolls down mar a léirítear.
5. After completing these steps, the pages will scroll in the downwards direction when you scroll up on the touchpad. This is how you change scroll direction Windows 10 using Touchpad.
Chomh maith leis sin Léigh: Deisigh Roth Luiche Gan Scrollaigh i gceart
Method 2: On Mouse
If you are using a mouse for navigating the Windows 10 pages, you have to tweak some registry keys to enable Windows 10 reverse scroll. That is, there will not be a default option in the settings, but you will be able to change the scrolling behaviour by identifying your mouse VID ID and implementing the changes in the Registry editor.
NÓTA: Editing or deleting keys in Registry is risky since a small change could cause serious damage to your computer. So, it is recommended to do a complete backup on your computer before proceeding. If you do not know how to back up your registry, refer to our guide How to Backup and Restore the Registry on Windows.
Step I: Identify Mouse VID ID
The Vendor Identification ID (VID) is used to distinguish devices from one another. They are 16-digit numbers assigned by Fóram Feidhmithe USB to any particular company where Product Identification ID (PID) are assigned to specific products. They are embedded within the component and are activated when they are plugged into your device. As a first step to change scroll direction Windows 10, find the VID ID of your mouse as instructed below. Follow these steps to identify the mouse identification number.
1. Buail an Windows eochair agus cineál Bainisteoir gléas, ansin cliceáil ar Oscail.
2. Cliceáil faoi dhó ar Mic and other pointing devices rogha chun é a leathnú.
3. Right-click on the mouse which is active and click on the Airíonna rogha.
4. Athraigh go dtí an Mionsonraí tab agus roghnaigh an Conair shampla an ghléis rogha sa Maoin roghchlár anuas.
5. Tabhair faoi deara síos an VID ID value of the mouse. In our example, it is: ACPIDLL09EC4&4E6962E&0.
6. Once you have completed all the above-listed instructions, follow the steps below for modifying the Registry to enable the reverse scrolling.
Step II: Perform Reverse Scrolling
Once you have found the VID ID of your mouse, you can use the following steps to tweak the Registry for Windows 10 reverse scroll.
1. Brúigh an Windows eochair, agus cineál regedit agus cliceáil ar Oscailte.
2. Go to the following cosán in Eagarthóir Chlárlann.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetEnumHID
3. Expand the key folder which matches the VID ID of the mouse for example ACPIDLL09EC4&4E6962E&0.
4. Expand the available key and open the Paraiméadair Gléas eochair.
5. Now, in the right pane, double click on the FlipFlopWheel DWORD.
6. Ansin, athraigh an luach Sonraí ó 0 chun 1 agus cliceáil ar OK.
7. Close the Registry editor and, atosú do ríomhaire.
8. Now, the page will scroll up when you scroll up the mouse wheel.
9. If you want to reverse the changes to their default settings use the same steps above but make sure to set the value from 0 chun 1 i gCéim 5.
Chomh maith leis sin Léigh: Conas Luasghéarú Luiche a Dhíchumasú i Windows 10
Additional Method: How to Perform Reverse Scrolling with Macro Script
There is an additional way to reverse your scrolling direction which is using software that is capable of setting up macro scripts. The simplest method of implementing this is by doing with AutoHotkey. It is user-friendly and is completely free. You can reverse both your mouse and touchpad with this method.
1. You can download the freeware by visiting the official Autokey website.
2. Anseo, cliceáil ar an íoslódáil button. Wait for the download to be completed and run the setup file from Mo íoslódáil to install it on Windows 10.
3. Deaschliceáil ar do deisce agus roghnaigh Nua > Doiciméad Téacs. Cruthaíonn sé seo a Doiciméad Téacs Nua.
Nóta: You don’t need to name the file right now.
4. Open the new Doiciméad Téacs and paste the following orduithe.
WheelUp:: Send {WheelDown} Fill ar ais WheelDown:: Send {WheelUp} Fill ar ais
5. Now, save the modifications and change the extension as .ahk ó .teacs. Now you will receive a prompt showing that your file might be unusable. Don’t mind it, proceed by clicking on OK.
NÓTA: If you cannot see this extension, open a comhad Explorer window. Then, switch to the Amharc tab and select the box which is next to File Name Extensions.
6. Chomh luath agus a bhrúnn tú an OK button you must see the icon of the text file transform into some other format.
Nóta: If this happens, Windows is recognising it as an AutoHotkey file. Enforce the hotkey by double-clicking on it and reverse the scrolling of the mouse.
7. If you want to disable the hotkey and you prefer the default way of scrolling, open the Bainisteoir tasc by searching it in the Windows Cuardaigh barra. Cliceáil ar Oscail chun é a sheoladh.
8. Anois, aistrigh go dtí an próisis cluaisín agus lorg AutoHotkey which will be under the Próisis chúlra or apps uaireanta.
9. Ansin, cliceáil ar Tasc deiridh for reverting to the default settings. This method is simple and effective if you want to change scroll direction Windows 10 using third-party apps.
Chomh maith leis sin Léigh: Deisigh Logitech Fadhb Cliceáil faoi dhó
Pro Tip: How Do You Fix an Inverted Mouse
The steps to fix an inverted mouse are completely different in Windows and Macs. If you have a Mac, the process is simple, and here is how to do it.
Option I: On Mac
Fix an inverted mouse in Mac.
1. Click on the Apple icon to go to the main Socruithe.
2. Téigh Roghanna Chóras agus ansin cliceáil Luch.
3. Now, uncheck the checkbox which is beside the Scroll Direction: Natural option.
Option II: On Windows
Here below are the steps to do it in Windows.
1. Téigh Bainisteoir gléas agus ansin Mice and Other Pointing Devices.
2. Right-click on your mouse and choose Airíonna.
3. Téigh go dtí an Mionsonraí cluaisín agus roghnaigh Conair Céide an Ghléis in the Property menu.
4. Note down the text in the Value field.
5. Téigh Registry Manager and then go to the following path.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetEnumHID
6. Look for the folder with a name that matches the text in the Value field and then open it.
7. Cliceáil ar Paraiméadair Gléas agus téigh go dtí FlipFlopWheel property. Change the value in the Value field. That is, if the value is 1 change it to 0 and if the value is 0 change it to 1.
8. cliceáil OK.
Here are answers to some of the frequently asked questions which are related to Reverse Scrolling Windows 10 (Both Touchpad and mouse).
Ceisteanna Coitianta (CCanna)
Q1. How Do You Invert a Scrolling Wheel in Minecraft?
Ans. Normally, the direction of your mouse scrolling in Minecraft is the same as you have implemented through your PC settings. However, if your mouse is scrolling in the wrong direction, you can modify it in the settings of the game. Go to the Controls Settings and click on the Invert Mouse Off option which changes the direction of scrolling.
Q2. Can You Reverse Your Scrolling Direction?
Ans. Yes, you could reverse the scrolling direction of your mouse or touchpad. Some people prefer the page is scrolled in the same direction in which direction they move their finger on the touchpad. Some people do this in an inverted way. This is called reverse scrolling.
Q3. Why Does My Mouse Scroll the Wrong Way?
Ans. Sometimes the reason for this may be simple. If there is dust around the scrolling wheel your mouse may scroll in the wrong direction. Another common reason is the old battery. Most of the time, the problem is with the mouse driver. You can update it in Windows by opening the Bainisteoir gléas and right-clicking your mouse which is under the Mouse and Other Pointing Devices option and from there choose Nuashonrú Tiománaí.
Molta:
We hope that this guide will be useful to fix mouse scrolling in the wrong direction. You also learned how reverse scrolling Windows 10 works and how to enable or disable it as needed. Feel free to reach out to us with your queries and suggestions via the comments section below.