Built-in Feature

Activate a window by hovering over it with the mouse : Hover

Select a new active window by hovering over it rather than by clicking it.

  • Instructions: Start > All apps > Windows System > Control Panel > Ease of Access > Ease of Access Center > Make the mouse easier to use > Under the heading “Make it easier to manage windows” check “Activate a window by hovering over it with the mouse”
  • Device/Operating System : Windows 10
  • Instructions: Start > PC Settings > Control Panel > Ease of Access Center > Make the mouse easier to use > select “Activate a window by hovering over it with the mouse”
  • Device/Operating System : Windows 8.1
  • Instructions: Start > Programs > Accessories > Ease of Access > Ease of Access Center > Make the Mouse Easier to Use
  • Device/Operating System : Windows 7
Instructions for: Windows 10 Windows 8.1