Want to change the mouse pointer size and color? This article shows you how to change the cursor size and color in simple steps.
For a long time, Windows has used a medium-sized white cursor. Of course, depending on your monitor resolution and the DPI settings, Windows automatically adjusts the pointer size. For most users, the default cursor size and color are good enough. However, there might be times when you want to change the cursor size or color.
For example, if you have vision problems or want to make the mouse pointer easy on your eyes, changing the cursor size and color can help immensely.
The great thing is that as part of the accessibility feature, Windows canto increase or decrease the mouse pointer size and change its color with just a few clicks. In this quick guide, let me show you how to change the mouse cursor size and cursor color in Windows.
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The steps below work the same in Windows 10 and 11.
How to change the cursor size
Key takeaway: Open the Settings app, go to the “Accessibility > Mouse pointer and touch” page and use the slider to change the cursor size.
You can use the Windows Setting app to modify the cursor size. All you have to do is drag the slider. Let me show you how.
- Open the Settings app.
- Select “Accessibility” on the sidebar.
- Go to the “Mouse pointer and touch” page.
- Drag the slider next to “Size” to change the cursor size.
- Changes are instant and automatically saved.
- Close the Settings app.
Steps with more details:
First of all, press the “Start key + I” shortcut to open the Settings app. After opening it, go to the “Accessibility -> Mouse pointer and touch” page.
Windows 10 users should go to the “Ease of Access -> Mouse Cursor” page.
Next, use the “Size” slider to increase or decrease the cursor pointer size. Play with the slider until you see the size fit for you. Keep in mind that changing the pointer size will also change the size of all the pointers like crosshairs, move, cursor, etc.
Restore the default cursor size
To revert to the default cursor size, drag the slider all the way to the left.
As you can see, changing the mouse pointer size in Windows is nothing complicated. If you want the cursor to be bigger, drag the slider to the right. To make it smaller, drag the slider to the left. That is all.
How to change the cursor color
Key takeaway: Open the Settings app, go to the “Accessibility > Mouse pointer and touch” page and select the “Custom” cursor. Next, choose the cursor color of your choice.
You can change the cursor color from the Windows Settings app. Let me show you how.
- Open the “Settings” app.
- Go to the “Accessibility” page.
- Go to the “Mouse pointer and touch” page.
- Select the “Custom” mouse cursor.
- Select a color of your choice.
- The picked color will be applied instantly.
- You can close the Settings app.
Use the “Start key + I” to open the Windows Settings app. After opening it, go to the “Accessibility -> Mouse pointer and touch” page.
Windows 10 users should go to the “Ease of Access -> Mouse Pointer” page.
Now, select the “Custom” cursor and then choose the color of your choice. Selecting a color automatically applies it.
Restore the default cursor color
To restore the original pointer color, go to the “Mouse pointer” page in the Settings app and select the “White” cursor.
Conclusion – Change cursor size and color
As you can see, Windows makes it easy to quickly increase or decrease the mouse pointer size and change the pointer color. Play with the settings a bit and see which configuration fits better for you. If you want, you can also increase the system font size to make on-screen text easy on your eyes.
I hope this simple and easy Windows how-to guide helped you.
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