How to Invert Scrolling on a Mac

To invert scrolling on a Mac, click the Apple icon → Click "System Preferences" → Click either the "Trackpad" or "Mouse" icon → Click the "Scroll direction: Natural" check box to uncheck it.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using a Trackpad

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    Click the Apple icon. It's the Apple logo in the top left corner of the menu bar.[1]
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    Click System Preferences.[2]
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    Click the "Trackpad" icon.[3]
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    Click Scroll & Zoom.
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    Click the "Scroll direction Natural" check box to uncheck it.[4]
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    Click the red "X" button. Your scroll settings will be saved.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using a Mouse

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    Click the Apple icon. It's the Apple logo in the top left corner of the menu bar.[5]
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    Click System Preferences.[6]
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    Click the "Mouse" icon.[7]
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    Click the "Scroll direction Natural" check box to uncheck it.[8]
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    Click the red "X" button. Your scroll settings will be saved.
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References

  1. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
  2. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
  3. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
  4. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
  5. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
  6. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
  7. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
  8. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.

About This Article

Luigi Oppido
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Luigi Oppido
Computer & Tech Specialist
This article was co-authored by Luigi Oppido. Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years. This article has been viewed 179,403 times.
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