Have a specific mouse model? Check the manufacturer’s support page for model-specific instructions.

– Look on the bottom of the mouse for a small toggle switch labeled with numbers like 125/500/1000.

Below, I’ll walk you through the different ways to change your mouse’s polling rate, whether you’re using a basic office mouse or a high-end gaming peripheral. Most gaming and productivity mice come with their own configuration software. This is the best method because the settings are saved directly to the mouse’s onboard memory.