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I started using Ubuntu and didn't really like how fast the mouse moved, so I found out the command to change it

xinput --set-prop 11 "Device Accel Constant Deceleration" 4

Which will make it slow, but it's annoying having to type that in every time. I made a normal new gedit file "mouse_sensitivity" in my ~/Documents folder, and in /etc/rc.local I put:

sh "home/dylan/Documents/mouse_sensitivity"

Obviously, my problem is that this doesn't do anything when I restart my computer.

Quick note about the command I'm trying to use. It works and everything in the terminal or when I execute /etc/rc.local. If anyone else was looking for that command, beware that '11' is the associated number for my mouse, but probably not yours. And '4' is a really really slow speed for a pointer, but I just wanted to be sure that I'd notice the difference.

Also, I haven't edited it but when I execute /etc/init.d/rc.local it doesn't work. I can get those errors for you if you need.

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Just add your command-line

xinput --set-prop 11 "Device Accel Constant Deceleration" 4

to the file ~/.profile.

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  • Sorry for being so inept, but I can't find that file
    – Dylan D.B
    Sep 25, 2016 at 8:50
  • the file .profile is located in your home-directory. In your file-manager enable the option Show hidden files to see the file.
    – mook765
    Sep 25, 2016 at 9:08
  • Thank you. I opened it using the command xdg-open ~/.profile and just put my command at the bottom. It's working now. Thank you so much
    – Dylan D.B
    Sep 25, 2016 at 9:21
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There might be a simpler method to your mouse speed issues. From the Launcher select System Settings and then click on Mouse & Touchpad to bring up this screen:

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From here you can set your mouse speed.

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  • Thanks for the idea but this was the first thing I tried. I don't know whether it's because it's wireless or because it shares a transceiver with my keyboard, or something entirely different, but that option isn't available.
    – Dylan D.B
    Sep 25, 2016 at 3:28

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