A computer-implemented method for configuring a tool with at least one pointing element on a screen comprising the steps of: pointing and activating (S1) a tool with a pointing element, said tool comprising a list of customizable parameters; and without releasing the pointing element, providing (S2) a first direction for selecting a customizable parameter of the list; providing (S3) a second direction for customizing a selected parameter of the list; and defining (S4) series of moves of the pointing element according to first and second direction for configuring the tool.