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Adjusting the Double-Click Threshold on Windows & macOS

This guide explains how to change the time window your operating system uses to decide whether two clicks count as a double click. A shorter window requires faster clicks; a longer window allows more time between presses.

What you're changing: The OS compares the time between two presses of the primary mouse button. If it's under the threshold, it registers a double click. The setting is exposed as a slider: "faster" = shorter time; "slower" = longer time.

Windows

Windows 11 (24H2 and newer)

Build 26100.4202+ adds a direct slider in Settings.

  1. Open Settings (Win + I).
  2. Go to Accessibility → Mouse.
  3. Adjust Double-click speed to taste.

Windows 11 (22H2–23H2) & Windows 10

Use the classic Mouse Properties dialog.

  1. Open Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Mouse (Win 11) or Settings → Devices → Mouse (Win 10).
  2. Click Additional mouse settings to open Mouse Properties.
  3. On the Buttons tab, move the Double-click speed slider and test with the folder icon. Click OK.

Advanced (Registry Editor)

For precise control.

  1. Run regedit and open HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse.
  2. Double-click DoubleClickSpeed and set a value between 200 (fast) and 900 (slow).
  3. Sign out/in or restart to apply.

macOS

macOS 15 Sequoia

  1. Open System Settings from the  menu.
  2. Go to Accessibility → Pointer Control.
  3. Adjust the Double-click speed slider.

macOS 14 Sonoma

  1. Open System Settings from the  menu.
  2. Go to Accessibility → Pointer Control.
  3. Adjust the Double-click speed slider.

macOS 13 Ventura

  1. Open System Settings from the  menu.
  2. Go to Accessibility → Pointer Control.
  3. Adjust the Double-click speed slider.

Quick Notes (macOS)

  • The setting lives at Accessibility → Pointer Control in Ventura (13), Sonoma (14), and Sequoia (15).
  • Apple renamed “System Preferences” to System Settings starting with Ventura.
  • If you used pre‑Ventura versions, the location was similar but under the old preferences UI.

Testing & Troubleshooting

Test correctly

  • Windows: Use the folder icon in Mouse Properties → Buttons tab to test recognition.
  • macOS: Try double‑clicking a file or folder in Finder or selecting a word in a text field.

Common pitfalls

  • Windows: In File Explorer, ensure Double-click to open an item is selected (Folder Options → General). Also confirm ClickLock is off (Mouse Properties → Buttons).
  • Hardware: Clean switches, verify batteries or charging, avoid wireless interference, and try another USB port or mouse.
  • Drivers/Software: Update vendor tools (Logitech Options/G Hub, Razer Synapse, etc.) and Windows/macOS updates.
  • macOS: Don’t confuse Spring-loading (drag-and-hold to open folders) with double-click speed—it's a different preference.

References

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