# Use Encoders in the onPC

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Unlike the real console, you don't have any encoders in the onPC.

You do have the [Encoder Bar](/dot2/key_widget_encoderbar/).

![](/img/dot2/dot2_viewsandwindows_controlelements_encoderbar_1-1-168aac.png)

_Encoder Bar._

This can be operated by the mouse.

If you left click on one of the four area in the Encoder Bar, then it's the equivalent to a short press on the physical encoder.

A click-and-hold while you move the mouse up and down is like scrolling the encoder - while you hold the left mouse button and move the mouse, you can go outside the Encoder Bar.

You can also do this by selecting one of the controllers in the special preset type dialogs and then turn your mouse scroll wheel (if you have one).

 

For moving the cursor in sheets it's better to use the arrow keys on your keyboard. You'll need to click somewhere inside the sheet first.