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.
E faʻafefea ona faʻatino le Faʻaliliuga Faʻasolo ile 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. Tiliki le Windows + I ki faatasi e tatala tulaga.
2. Lenei, kiliki luga masini e pei ona faaalia.
3. Scroll down the left pane and select the Touchpad filifiliga.
4. Alu i le Scroll and zoom section in the right pane and choose Downwards motion scrolls down e pei ona faaalia.
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.
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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.
FAAMANATU: 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 USB Tagata Faigaluega Fono 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. Ta i le Key Windows ma le ituaiga Pule Faʻatonu, ona kiliki lea tatala.
2. Kiliki faalua i luga Mic and other pointing devices avanoa e faalautele ai.
3. Right-click on the mouse which is active and click on the meatotino filifiliga.
4. Suʻe i le auiliiliga tab ma filifili le Device instance path filifiliga i le meatotino matāua faʻaʻasoʻopoʻopo.
5. Manatua i lalo le 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. Tiliki le Key Windows, ma ituaiga faʻatonutonu ma kiliki Tatala.
2. Go to the following Ala in Ofisa Resitala.
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 Fa'ailoga o Mea ki.
5. Now, in the right pane, double click on the FlipFlopWheel TUPU.
6. Ona, sui lea o le Faʻamaumauga o Tulaga Faatauaina mai 0 i 1 ma kiliki OK.
7. Close the Registry editor and, toe amata lau komepiuta.
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 i 1 i le Laʻasaga 5.
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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. O iinei, kiliki i luga o le Download button. Wait for the download to be completed and run the setup file from O a'u download to install it on Windows 10.
3. Kiliki taumatau i lau desktop ma filifili fou > Pepa Tusia. Lenei faia a New Text Document.
Manatua: You don’t need to name the file right now.
4. Open the new Pepa Tusia and paste the following poloaiga.
WheelUp:: Send {WheelDown} foʻi WheelDown:: Send {WheelUp} foʻi
5. Now, save the modifications and change the extension as .ahk mai .txt. Now you will receive a prompt showing that your file might be unusable. Don’t mind it, proceed by clicking on Afaina.
FAAMANATU: If you cannot see this extension, open a File Explorer window. Then, switch to the View tab and select the box which is next to File Name Extensions.
6. O le taimi lava e te oomi ai le OK button you must see the icon of the text file transform into some other format.
Manatua: 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 galuega Pule by searching it in the Search Windows pa. Kiliki i luga tatala e faʻalauiloa.
8. Ia, sui i le faiga tab ma vaavaai mo AutoHotkey which will be under the Fa'agasologa o tua or Apps o nisi taimi.
9. Ona, kiliki i luga Faauma Task 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.
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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 tulaga.
2. Alu i le Faiga Faʻavae ona kiliki lea Isumu
3. Now, uncheck the checkbox which is beside the Scroll Direction: Natural option.
Filifiliga II: I luga o Windows
Here below are the steps to do it in Windows.
1. Alu i le Pule Faʻatonu ona sosoo ai lea Mice and Other Pointing Devices.
2. Right-click on your mouse and choose Meatotino.
3. Alu i le auiliiliga tab ma filifili Ala o Meafaitino in the Property menu.
4. Note down the text in the Value field.
5. Alu i le 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. Kiliki Fa'ailoga o Mea ma alu i le 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. kiliki Afaina.
Here are answers to some of the frequently asked questions which are related to Reverse Scrolling Windows 10 (Both Touchpad and mouse).
Fesili e masani ona fesiligia (FAQs)
Q1. How Do You Invert a Scrolling Wheel in Minecraft?
Tali. 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?
Tali. 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?
Tali. 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 Pule Faʻatonu and right-clicking your mouse which is under the Mouse and Other Pointing Devices option and from there choose Toe faaleleia le Avetaavale.
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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.