# 37. Transferring the mouse pointer to the DAW display (Move Mouse Option)

##### <span dir="ltr">Mouse Back Option</span>

<span dir="ltr">If you right click on the controller window, in the menu, there is the option "Move mouse to Controller".</span>

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<span dir="ltr">When checked, left clicking on the MPH small window to open the plugin on the controller (both for Multi and Single Hosts) </span>

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<span dir="ltr">will automatically transfer the mouse pointer on the controller window. This option was made for </span><span dir="ltr">convenience so that you don't need to drag the mouse from/to the controller. </span>

<span dir="ltr">When disabled, right clicking on a MPH to open the plugin on the controller will automatically move the mouse pointer to the controller window.</span>

<p class="callout info"><span dir="ltr">The option is global and it will affect all plugins once enabled without the need of reloading the MP Host plugins.</span></p>

<span dir="ltr">There is also a button on the controller window which when clicked will transfer the mouse pointer back to your main screen.</span>

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