Start the program and click the reassigned button. To use a button that has been reassigned for a specific program In the button command list, select a command. If the program that you want is not on the list, click Manually Add a Program at the bottom, select the program. Using the mouse that you want to configure, start Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center.Ĭlick Add New button, select the program that you want. To reassign a button for a specific program For example, you can assign the same mouse button to activate Digital Ink when in PowerPoint, a macro when in a game, and the Magnifier when in any other application. You can assign mouse buttons to perform different commands in different programs. How do I reassign my mouse buttons for a specific application? Some mouse models include specialized buttons that cannot be reassigned.
Some programs or games may not support customized button assignments. Reassigned button commands may not work as expected for some programs or games. You can assign this command to additional buttons if you want. Remapped keys will auto-repeat while being held down (except keys remapped to become mouse buttons). However, some games do not support remapping in such cases, the keyboard and mouse will behave as though not remapped. You must assign the Click command to either the left or right button. The destination key or button is held down for as long as you continue to hold down the origin key.
