Enabling Mouse ClickLock when working on a desktop or laptop can make things easier and speedier. Once set, the ClickLock locks mouse clicks and lets you highlight or drag text without holding the mouse button down all the time.

ClickLock can help you use the mouse easily, especially if you are suffering from a hand ailment that hinders movement. Or maybe you find it more convenient to not hold down the mouse button. Either way, here's how to turn it on.

How to Turn On Mouse ClickLock via Settings

Enabling the Mouse ClickLock via Settings is a matter of a few clicks.

  1. Type Mouse Settings in Windows Search and click on Mouse Settings under Best match.
  2. Mouse settings will open under Bluetooth and devices settings. Scroll down to the Related settings section and click on Additional mouse settings.
    Select Additional Mouse Settings Under Related Settings
  3. The Mouse Properties window will open up.
    ClickLock Turned On In Mouse Properties
    You'll see the ClickLock section under the Buttons tab. Simply tick the box next to Turn on ClickLock. Then click on Apply and OK. And it's done.

How to Set the ClickLock Time in Mouse Settings

When you start using the mouse with the ClickLock function, you may want to make the ClickLock time faster or slower. Yes, you can also set the duration for how long you need to hold the mouse down to lock a click.

  1. For that, go to Mouse Settings > Additional mouse settings.
  2. Then open the Mouse Properties window again and click on Settings in the ClickLock section.
    Set ClickLock Time in ClickLock Settings
  3. A small window will pop up with a slider to let you set the ClickLock duration to Short or Long. Just use the slider to set your preferred time and click on OK.
  4. Finally, in the ClickLock section, click on Apply and then OK.

How to Set the ClickLock Time via Registry Editor

You can also set a precise ClickLock time in seconds. For that, you'll need to use the Registry Editor.

But you should set a restore point before editing the Registry to ensure a recovery option. Once done, follow these simple steps:

  1. Press the Win + R keys, type regedit in the navigation bar, and click OK or hit enter to open the Registry Editor. Or use one of the many ways to open the Registry.
    Open Registry Editor With Run
  2. Navigate to the Desktop key following this path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop.
  3. Click on the Desktop key in the left pane. You will see the ClickLockTime DWORD in the right pane.
    ClickLockTime Key in Registry Editor
  4. Double-click on the ClickLockTime to edit the DWORD. Then, under Base, click on Decimal and change the Value Data for a shorter or longer duration in milliseconds.
    Change Clicklock Time in Registry Editor
    You can set the time between 200 to 2200 milliseconds. The default ClickLock time is 1200 milliseconds.
  5. Once done, close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

With the ClickLock set, you could also explore cleaning the mouse properly for a more accurate experience.

Make Your Windows Experience Easier and Better

Try setting the ClickLock function for your PC mouse. It could make selecting a document text easier and become your preferred way to use the mouse on Windows.