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Control
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Use the Control tab to change settings for joysticks, game controllers, and touch screens.  This tab is not always available.

From the Launcher, select **Global Options**, and then select the **Control** tab.

.. figure:: ../images/settings/control.png

    The Control tab in the Global Options menu

All settings can also be changed in the :doc:`../advanced_topics/configuration_file`. The configuration key is listed in italics after each setting description.

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.. _mousespeed:

Pointer Speed
	Sets the speed for the mouse pointer, when it is controlled by the keyboard or a joystick.

	*kbdmouse_speed*

.. _deadzone:

Joy deadzone
	Sets the deadzone for an analog joystick. A lower value will reduce the size of the deadzone.

	*joystick_deadzone*

Touchpad mouse mode
	Toggles between direct mode and touchpad mode.