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title: "How to change Carousel slides on mousewheel in WordPress?"
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# How to change Carousel slides on mousewheel in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks allows users to interact with the Carousel Anything block using mousewheel navigation.
- Enabling the Wheel Navigation toggle in the Carousel Options tab enhances user interactivity on the carousel slider.
- Disabling the Infinite loop option ensures proper functionality of the mouse wheel navigation feature.

Do you know with the Carousel Anything block of the Nexter  Blocks you can allow users to interact with your carousel slider on mousewheel?

Yes, you can, this can add an extra level of interactivity to your website.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks* Carousel Anything block, [click here](/docs/carousel-anything-block-settings-overview/).

***Requirement  - This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks*, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.**

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-advanced-carousel-sliders/)

To enable the mouse wheel option, add the block on the page and follow the steps - 

1. Create the slides in the **Content** tab. 

2. Then from the **Carousel Options** tab, enable the **Wheel Navigation** toggle.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/carousel-anything-wheel-navigation-new-one1.png)

But make sure to disable the Infinite loop option so that the mouse wheel functions properly.

You can turn on the **Wait For Transition** toggle for a better user experience so the mouse wheel will only work once the slide transition is completed.

This is how you can make a WordPress carousel slider navigate on the mouse wheel.

You can add keyboard navigation to your carousel as well to make it more accessible. [Learn the process](https://nexterwp.com/docs/keyboard-navigation-to-carousel-slider-in-wordpress/).

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What should I do if the mouse wheel navigation isn't working?**
A: If the mouse wheel navigation isn't functioning, ensure that the Infinite loop option is disabled. This setting can interfere with the mouse wheel functionality. Additionally, enabling the Wait For Transition toggle can enhance user experience by ensuring the mouse wheel only activates after a slide transition is complete.

**Q: What is the best practice for setting up mouse wheel navigation in a carousel?**
A: To optimize mouse wheel navigation, first create your slides in the Content tab, then enable the Wheel Navigation toggle in the Carousel Options tab. Remember to disable the Infinite loop option for proper functionality and consider using the Wait For Transition toggle for a smoother user experience.

**Q: What happens if I forget to disable the Infinite loop option?**
A: If you forget to disable the Infinite loop option, the mouse wheel navigation may not work correctly. This setting can cause the carousel to loop continuously, which can disrupt the expected behavior of navigating through slides with the mouse wheel.