A Mouse Double-Click May Act Like a Single Click

 Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
Article ID: Q83355
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a, and 3.1

SUMMARY

Double-clicking your mouse in the Microsoft Windows may perform like a single click if the mouse Double Click Speed is set too high.

To eliminate this problem, reduce the double click speed within the Mouse section of the Control Panel.

MORE INFORMATION

If the mouse Double Click Speed setting in the Mouse section of the Windows Control Panel is set to the fastest setting, clicking the mouse button may act like a single click instead of a double click.

To correct this problem, reduce the mouse Double Click Speed.

Steps to change the mouse Double Click Speed:

  1. In the Windows Main group, select the Control Panel icon.

  2. In the Control Panel, choose the Mouse icon.

  3. Use the scroll bar to reduce the mouse Double Click Speed.

Until the mouse Double Click Speed is changed, it may be necessary to use the keyboard. For more information on using Windows keyboard commands, refer to the "Microsoft Windows User's Guide" or Windows online Help.

KBCategory: kbhw
KBSubcategory: win31 win30
Additional reference words: winboot 3.00 3.00a 3.10 3.11 speed too fast

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Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
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