Reducing mouse travel in Windows

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In Windows XP, you can reduce the amount you need to move the mouse by having the system automatically position the mouse pointer on the default button in a dialog box.  For instance, when closing a document, a dialog box with Yes, No and Cancel buttons is often displayed.  Yes is the default option and the mouse pointer will automatically be positioned over this button.

To turn on this option:
 - Start menu, Control Panel
 - Select Printers and Other Hardware
 - Select Mouse
 - In the Mouse Properties dialog box, click on the Pointer Options tab
 - Click on the checkbox in the Snap To area
 - Click on OK

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