Select A Window By Mouse Hover In Windows 8/7

Generally we select a particular window or application by clicking it with the mouse. But it is also possible to enable selection of an application or window by just hovering the mouse over it. To configure this convenience in Windows 7 or Windows 8 do the following.

The method of changing the mouse behavior is the same in Windows 8, except doing the following.

Step 1: Start your Windows 8 installed system.

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Step 2: Type control panel in Search box and click on the control panel apps.

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Step 3: The All control panel items window is opened; in this window select the Ease of Access Centre option.

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Step 4: Select Make mouse pointer easier option.

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Step 5: Now check the Activate a window by hovering over it with the mouse option present under the Make it easier to manage windows category.


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Step 6: Click the Apply button; now you are able to select any window or application by hovering your mouse over it.