trackball mouse

Rolling sphere controller

A trackball mouse is a pointing device where you move the cursor by rolling a ball with your fingers or palm rather than sliding the whole device across a surface.

The ball sits in a socket, typically on top or to the side.

Trackballs require less desk space and can reduce wrist strain, making them popular for ergonomic setups and precision work like graphic design.

Related

left click · right click · click · roller · input · peripheral · computer · desktop · ergonomic · thumb · palm · stationary · navigate · spinning · optical · wrist · carpal tunnel · drag

Opposites
pointing device mechanism

trackball mouseoptical mouse

Light-based computer pointer

wireless mouse · gaming mouse · mechanical mouse · laser mouse · ergonomic mouse

input precision and control style

trackball mousetouchpad

Touch-sensitive cursor controller

touchscreen · graphics tablet · stylus · gesture control · joystick

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G