How to invert mouse scroll in Windows 11

If you want to know how to make windows 11 invert mouse scroll, read this post. By default, Windows 11 mouse scrolling works in the same direction as the page movement. That is, if the user scrolls the mouse up, the page goes up. With this, the scroll bar goes down and the opposite movement causes the opposite effect.

Knowing how to reverse mouse scroll direction in Windows 11 is a very interesting tool for users. Mainly, for those who find it more natural for the scroll bar to move in the same direction as the computer mouse and not the page.

In this post, we will guide you through the necessary steps to know how to make Windows 11 reverse mouse scroll. So, follow the steps below and tell if you were able to invert scrolling in Windows 11.

How to Confirm Mouse ID in Windows 11

Note: Before reversing the scrolling direction of the mouse wheel, you need to confirm the ID number in Device Manager.

To confirm the mouse information, follow the steps below:

1. Open Search.
2. Type Device Manager.
3. Click on the answer.

4. Click on Mice and other pointing devices.
5. Right-click HID Compliant Mouse.
6. Click Properties.

7. Click the Details tab.
8. Choose the Device Instance Path property.
9. Write down the value.

10. Click OK.

After following the steps above, you will be able to identify the mouse in the Registry Editor and change the scrolling direction of the wheel.

How to change mouse scrolling direction in Windows 11

To change the scrolling direction of the mouse in Windows 11, follow the steps below:

1. Open Search.
2. Type regedit.
3. Click on the answer.

4. Follow the path below:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\HID

5. Click on the folder with the same mouse value.

6. Navigate to the Device Parameters folder.

7. Double-click FlipFlopWheel.
8. Change the value to 1.

9. Click OK.
10. Restart your computer.

After following the steps above, Windows 11 will make the mouse scroll inverted, following the direction of the bar and no longer the page.

Summary

Learn how to reverse the scrolling direction of Windows 11 mouse.

So, follow the steps above and say in the comments if you managed to change the scrolling direction of the mouse in Windows 11 correctly.