Reversing the scroll direction used to be simple, but Microsoft has made it more complex. It’s no longer possible to navigate to Devices > Mouse & Trackpad and toggle “Reverse scrolling direction.”
If you’re on the latest Windows, reversing the scrolling direction is still possible. We’ve identified three methods to do this.
Option 1. Reverse the Scrolling Direction (Touchpad only)
The steps for this method depend on your laptop manufacturer. Most use proprietary touchpad tech, so your screen may look different. We reversed the scrolling direction of an ELAN Touchpad.
Option 2. Reverse the Scrolling Direction for a Mouse Wheel
Touchpad settings won’t affect the mouse wheel. For mouse wheel direction, you need to delve into your Windows Registry.
Option 3. Reverse the Scrolling Direction with a Macro Script (Mouse and Touchpad)
Another way to reverse your scrolling is to use software capable of setting up macro scripts. AutoHotkey is reliable, free, and easy to use. This method will reverse both the touchpad and mouse wheel directions. Note: You need to run the script again whenever you restart or turn off your computer.
