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MacOS - Change Scrolling direction

How to change your scroll wheel direction from the default

 You can use the instructions below if you'd like to change your Mouse and\or Trackpad scroll direction.

Quick Version:

  1. Select the Mac icon (in the top left corner)
  2. Select System Preferences
  3. Click on Mouse and\or Trackpad (both need to be changed if you want the trackpad and mouse to behave the same)
  4. For the Trackpad, select the "Scroll & Zoom" tab
  5. Uncheck "Scroll direction: Natural"

 

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Detailed Version:

  1. Select the Mac icon (in the top left corner)
    Mac Icon
  2. Select System Preferences

  3. Click on Mouse and\or Trackpad (both need to be changed if you want the trackpad and mouse to behave the same)

  4. For the Trackpad, select the "Scroll & Zoom" tab

  5. Uncheck "Scroll direction: Natural"

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