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Is your mouse pointer too small? Do you ever lose it on your screen? Here is how to change your Mouse Pointer Settings on Windows 11. In this post we will focus on settings for the size and color of the pointer.
Accessing the settings
The quickest way to access ‘Settings’ on your Windows computer is by pressing either the Window key, located on the keyboard, or by clicking the Window icon, located on the desktop in the taskbar. Once the Window key or icon is pressed, it will open the ‘Start Menu’ (shown below, on the left) where the ‘Settings’ button will be amongst the options (it will have the image of silver gear).
Once you click the settings icon, you will be brought to the settings menu (shown on the right). Here, you will click on ‘Accessibility’ and then ‘Mouse Pointer and Touch’. You can also use the search bar at the top of the settings menu to search “Mouse Pointer and Touch”.
Pointer Color
The section under ‘Mouse pointer style’ lets you choose the color of your pointer. There are the classic black or white choices, inverted (the pointer will switch from black to white depending on the background), or, you can choose your own color. if you select the yellow mouse (shown in the image to the left), this allows you to pick just about any color you’d like!
Pointer Size
Next in the ‘Mouse Pointer and Touch’ menu is the size. You can drag the blue circle left to right on that line until you find a size you like.
Far left – #1 being the smallest.
Far right – #15 being the largest.
The pointer may lag a bit while adjusting the size, so give it a moment to make sure you are happy with the size you choose.
More Pointer Settings
The next options on the mouse pointer settings list are tools that may make it easier for the user to locate the pointer. If you find yourself searching for the pointer often, it may be a good idea to play around with these (that is, if adjusting the size to be larger does not help!)
If you toggle on the ‘Mouse Indicator’, this will display a circle around the pointer when you hit the Ctrl key on your keyboard. This is a useful tool anytime you’re having trouble visualizing the cursor.
If you toggle on the ‘Mouse pointer trails’, this will be a constant trail of pointers, anytime your mouse is moving. This should make it extremely difficult to lose your mouse!
Windows Support
On the Microsoft Support Page you will find their explanation of these options as well as other handy customization options to make things easier to see on you Windows computer. They also include the steps to adjust these settings in Windows 10, which may look a bit different than Windows 11.
Additionally, If you would like help with this process, just call or email and we’ll be happy to assist you! If you have specific questions, or if our terminology isn’t clear, please use our contact form to send us a message. Thank you!
