Ensure is toggled on (or try toggling it off and on). Accessibility Settings: Go to System Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control .
The capacitive touch surface on the Magic Mouse can fail if: magic mouse not scrolling
System Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control > Mouse Options and verify that "Use mouse for scrolling" is toggled ON. Natural Scrolling Ensure is toggled on (or try toggling it off and on)
If you find yourself staring at a document you cannot navigate or a timeline you cannot scrub, do not panic. A Magic Mouse that refuses to scroll is rarely a sign of a broken device. More often, it is a software confusion or a maintenance issue that can be resolved with a few precise steps. Natural Scrolling If you find yourself staring at
: Navigate to System Settings > Mouse and try toggling "Natural scrolling" off and then back on to refresh the setting.
If none of the above work, the touch surface may be failing — you’d need a repair or replacement.