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Question from Ethan: I recently bought my first Windows computer (an Acer laptop) and I like it ok.
The thing is, I’m left-handed and I find using the left and right mouse buttons to be very awkward.
Someone told me you can switch the functions of the mouse buttons in Windows so left-handed people can click the primary button with their index fingers. Can you tell me how to make this switch?
Rick’s answer: You can easily reverse the functions of the mouse buttons on a Windows PC, Ethan. Just follow the steps below:
1 – Press the Start button to display the Start menu.
2 – Type the words mouse settings into the search box, then select Mouse settings from the list of search results.
3 – Click Additional mouse settings.
4 – Check the box beside Switch primary and secondary buttons.
5 – Click OK.
That’s all there is to switching the functions of the left and right mouse buttons on a PC, Ethan.
Bonus tip: This post explains how to select multiple items with just two mouse clicks.