how do I change the mouse/cursor orientation when using 2 monitors - my cursor is oriented between screens by moving off screen 1 to the left to screen 2. I want to move it to the right to get from monitor screen 1 to 2.

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how do I change the mouse/cursor orientation when using 2 monitors- my cursor is oriented between screens by moving off screen 1 to the left to screen 2. I want to move it to the right to get from monitor screen 1 to 2.

Answer 1

Hi Shupp, Joseph,

Thank you for reaching out.

The suggestion from Q&A Assist points us to the right direction. You can change this by rearranging the monitors in Display settings so Windows matches the way the screens are physically placed on your desk. Windows lets you drag the display boxes left or right, and the mouse will then move between screens in that direction.

For more customization on your settings, you can check these references with detailed steps: Set up dual monitors on Windows; How to use multiple monitors in Windows

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Answer 2

Change the logical position of the monitors so the cursor moves in the direction wanted.

1. Select Start > Settings > System > Display.
2. In the Display section, the monitors appear as numbered boxes (1, 2, etc.).
3. Click and drag the box for monitor 2 to the right side of monitor 1 (instead of the left), so they match the physical layout on the desk.
4. Select Apply.

After this, moving the mouse off the right edge of screen 1 will take it to screen 2.

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References:

• How to use multiple monitors in Windows