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Set scroll direction independently for mouse and trackpad (How is this still a thing?)

Switching from Windows, I'm really unhappy with the way an external mouse works with my MacBook Pro.


It's just really bad UX in my opinion and has been an frustrating issue for a very long time for a lot of people: Set scroll direction independently for mo… - Apple Community


Proposed solution: Please "de-link" the Natural scrolling option in settings for mouse and trackpad.


Thank you!

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.0

Posted on Nov 23, 2022 2:39 AM

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Posted on Nov 23, 2022 4:18 AM

We are users like you, we cannot change how macOS works.

There are several third party utilities that provide this functionality, though.

I have not tried any, because I only use trackpads, but a quick search reveals a number of options.


And the way to request it from Apple:


https://www.apple.com/feedback



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Nov 23, 2022 4:18 AM in response to tikonius

We are users like you, we cannot change how macOS works.

There are several third party utilities that provide this functionality, though.

I have not tried any, because I only use trackpads, but a quick search reveals a number of options.


And the way to request it from Apple:


https://www.apple.com/feedback



Set scroll direction independently for mouse and trackpad (How is this still a thing?)

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