Anonymous
on September 11th 2023
Thanks
Anonymous
on December 4th 2023
Anonymous
on December 18th 2023
LIAR IT DOESN’T WORK
Anonymous
on May 3rd 2024
só isso?
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LIAR IT DOESN’T WORK
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Anonymous
on January 11th
Doesnt fuckin work dumbass
Anonymous
on February 8th
idiots it work just because YOUR ORIGINAL CURSOR IS THE SAME AS THIS AND YOU DONT SEE
THE DIFFERENCE OBVIOUSLY
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on April 23rd
Doesn’t work why but
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The default cursor you always use on Windows may, at times, feel a bit boring and outdated. Windows is a great operating system if you want to change things like this, though. It provides you full ability to customize your desktop experience.
So, if you feel like changing your cursor, it’s entirely possible. And there are lots of options online to do just that. No matter what shape or color, something you like is probably available to use for free. You can also make minor changes with the size or color of the cursor without downloading anything.
The only difficult part is actually figuring out how to change the cursor on Windows 10. You have to do this by going into Window’s settings, and it may seem a bit confusing doing it on your own. Here is how to change your Windows 10 cursor without any hassle.
Use Cursor Customization Settings
If you don’t want any major changes to your cursor but simply want to change something such as the size, you can do this right through Window’s settings.
- Select the Windows button, then go into Settings.
- From the settings, click Devices.
- Click on the Mouse option from the left-hand side, then Additional Mouse Options.
- A Mouse Properties window will come up, and from here select Pointers.
- Under the Scheme dropdown, you can choose from multiple different options to change your cursor on Windows 10. For colors you can choose; black, default, or inverted. You can also change the size to large or extra large.
- Once you’ve selected the one you want, click Apply and then OK.
You’ll see that all the different cursor icons for different activities will be changed as well as the scheme. If you want to change a specific cursor option, you can do this without changing the rest.
- Again, open Settings > Devices > Mouse > Additional Mouse Options.
- Navigate to the Pointers pane in the Mouse Properties window.
- Find the cursor option you want to change and select it, then click Browse.
- The file manager will open to a window with all the cursors Windows has available. You can choose one you’d rather use, then select Open.
- To save this custom scheme, you can select Save As under the Scheme dropdown and then name it.
- Select Apply then OK.
If you want to make some quick changes easily, there is another option to adjust your Windows cursor within the settings. If you go to Windows > Settings > Devices > Mouse > Adjust Mouse & Cursor Size you’ll come to a window where you can change multiple Windows 10 cursor settings.
At the top is size and color. You can move the slider to make the cursor larger or smaller. Below that, you can also change the cursor’s color. There is the default white, black, and inverted, but you can also choose a custom color.
To do this, select the fourth color option with the color wheel. You can choose from suggested colors, or click on Pick a Custom Pointer Color to choose your own from a color selector.
You can also change the cursor thickness when you’re typing by using the slider below Change Cursor Thickness.
Download Cursors Online
You might be looking for something a little more colorful or unique than just the default Windows cursors available. If that’s the case, there are lots of different cursors you can find for free online to download and use.
Since you’ll have to download these from third-party sites, you should always be careful of where and what you download. If a site seems sketchy, don’t use it, as you could possibly get your computer infected with malware. A good site to find cursors is Open Cursor Library.
Here is how to change your cursor from a downloaded file:
- After downloading the file, find where you saved the file, open it, and click Extract All near the top right. Save the file somewhere you can find easily and where you won’t want to move it.
- Go to Windows > Settings > Devices > Mouse > Additional Mouse Options
- Open the Pointers pane.
- In the Customize box, select the cursor you want to change. Then click Browse.
- Locate the file with the cursors you’ve downloaded, and select the cursor that matches the one you wish to change. Select Open to use the cursor.
- Do this for all the cursors you wish to change, then select Apply, then OK.
Other Cursor Customization Options
There are even more changes you can make to your cursor if you wish. Under the same Mouse Properties window, you’ll see the Pointer Options pane. Select this and you’ll see some more advanced changes you can make.
In the Motion box, you can change the speed of your cursor by moving the slider towards Slow or Fast.
Under Snap To, you can have the cursor automatically go to the default option in dialogue boxes.
In the Visibility box, there are a few more options you can change. If you check the box for Display Pointer Trails, your cursor will create a trail whenever it moves. You can adjust how long it does this by moving the slider towards Short or Long.
You can also check the box under this to hide your pointer when typing. Under that, you can check a box that allows you to press the CTRL button which will then show the location of your cursor on your screen.
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Whenever you log into Windows, what’s the first thing you do? For us, it is grabbing the mouse or touching the trackpad and moving the mouse cursor. And we’ve seen it glide on Windows every day, for decades.
But have you ever wondered: why is the mouse cursor slanted at an angle? We did, and here’s the answer.
Why Is the Mouse Cursor Tilted and Asymmetrical on Windows?
The mouse cursor has been slanted ever since Xerox engineer Douglas Englebart invented it in 1981. At first, the cursor was as straight as an arrow, and it pointed directly up.
In the early days of desktop computers with GUIs, the screen resolution wasn’t high enough for drawing readable small straight lines. As such, they scrapped the idea of a vertical, straight mouse since it was difficult to do and hard to spot on the screen.
On the other hand, if the mouse cursor was tilted at a 45-degree angle, it was easier to implement. It also stood out against the background, making it easier to identify.
So that’s how the cursor got its unique shape… but why is the mouse cursor still tilted when we have high-resolution displays? Surely with our modern-day monitors, we can go back to straight cursors?
Technically, there is no reason for the cursor to still remain slanted, since modern displays pack quite a lot of pixels compared to screens from previous decades. However, conventions and traditions in the technology world have a habit of sticking around, which is why mouse cursors still look the way they do.
In short, if we had HD screens in the 1980s, our mouse cursors might have looked slightly different! However, the technical limitations gave birth to the current cursor design, and people were okay with it sticking around for the foreseeable future.
The Windows Cursor, Stuck in the 1980s
The default mouse cursor in Windows has been the same since its inception; a boring, tilted arrow. And while our monitors have since evolved to the point where we don’t need a tilted arrow, it’s so iconic that it’s hard to see it any other way.
Of course, if you are bored of the design, it’s really easy to customize your mouse cursor these days. From sleek, modern to designs to the bright and colorful, there are plenty of ways to spice up the Windows cursor.
A mouse cursor must be one of the most neglected parts in Windows when personalizing your PC. Microsoft adds various options to customize your pointer to make it visually appealing, but also more visible and prominent.
Today we will show you how to customize your mouse pointer according to your needs and preferences, so it is more appealing and fun!
Table of Contents
What is a Mouse Cursor/Pointer
A mouse cursor, also known as a pointer or arrow, is a graphical representation of where your computer will act on your screen. The pointer can control several functions, depending on what actions you perform using your mouse.
For example, double-clicking on a file or folder will open it. However, clicking and holding down the primary button will allow you to drag it to a different location.
So a pointer is basically an image that shows where an action will take place on the screen if you decide to press a few buttons or keys.
Each cursor state can have a different image. For example, when it is idle, it will be a simple pointer, as in the image above. But when something might be loading, it may change the image to something dynamic, like dots moving in a circle when something is buffering, etc.
By default, Windows 10 and Windows 11 are set to show a pointer like the one in the image above. However, this can be customized in several ways. For example, you can control its size, give it a shadow, change its color, etc. You can even add third-party cursors to make the pointer even more personalized to match your operating system’s ambiance.
Let us show you a few built-in options you can manage concerning your mouse pointer in Windows, and then move on to show you how you can add custom theme packs to it.
How to Change Mouse Cursor in Windows
Microsoft gives you a few options to choose from when it comes to the mouse pointer. You can change its color, size, and cursor itself without having to use third-party themes or apps. Let us show you how to change the cursor to one of the pre-configured images in Windows:
- Navigate to the following:
Settings app >> Bluetooth and devices >> Mouse >> Additional mouse settings - Switch to the Pointers tab.
- Now double-click on the cursor state that you want to change under the Customize section.
- From the list in the pop-up window, select the one you want to keep, and then click Open.
- Back in the Mouse Properties window, you will notice that the mouse cursor for that particular state has changed. You may now repeat the process for other states. Click Apply and Ok when you are finished.
Your mouse cursor will now be changed for the states you customized. However, if you do not like your new cursor, you can simply change it again using the steps above, or use the Use Default button to restore it to Windows default settings.
How to Change Mouse Pointer Size in Windows
You can also change your cursor’s size according to your preferences. You can make it smaller to minimize surface area, or larger to make it more visible. By default, the size is set to the minimum which Windows allows.
Here is how you can change its size:
- Navigate to the following:
Settings app >> Accessibility >> Mouse pointer and touch - Now adjust the slider in front of Size to adjust your cursor’s size, with small on the left and bulky on the right.
How to Change Mouse Cursor Color in Windows
You can also adjust the color of your cursor. Not only that, but Windows also has the option to enable the “inverted” cursor.
The inverted cursor automatically switches its colors between black and white, according to the background, to make it more visible. On a dark background, it will change to white, and vice versa.
- To change your cursor color, navigate to the following:
Settings app >> Accessibility >> Mouse pointer and touch - Now click on either White (default), Black, or Inverted to select your choice of pointer color. If you prefer another color, click on the Yellow cursor, and then choose a color of your choice from the given colors, or click Choose another color and then pick a custom color from the color gradient.
Your pointer color will now change immediately. Of course, if you want to change it to something else, simply repeat the process above until you have your desired color.
How to Change the Mouse Cursor Scheme in Windows
So far, we have discussed how to change the cursor image, size, and color. Microsoft also offers to change the scheme of the pointers. A scheme is a set of different images for all the different states of the cursor. Moreover, some of them are pre-configured with different settings. For example, a scheme may have enlarged images for all the states of the pointer.
By changing the entire scheme, you will not have to manually configure the pointer state individually.
Here is how to choose from a list of schemes Windows provides:
- Navigate to the following:
Settings app >> Bluetooth and devices >> Mouse >> Additional mouse settings - Now switch to the Pointers tab.
- Now click on the drop-down menu under Scheme and select the one that suits your preferences.
- When selected, click Apply and Ok.
How to Change Pointer Motion Speed in Windows
Another thing that you can control is the pointer’s speed. You can choose how the mouse’s movement will change the cursor’s speed on the screen. Basically, this is adjusting the pointer’s sensitivity to the change in the mouse’s displacement.
To adjust your cursor speed, follow the steps below:
- Navigate to the following:
Settings app >> Bluetooth and devices >> Mouse >> Additional mouse settings - Switch to the Pointer Options tab.
- Now adjust the slider under the Motion section to adjust the pointer speed. Change its position and then check whether the new speed is the right one for you.
- When satisfied with the settings, click Apply and Ok.
How to Make Mouse Pointer More Visible
You may have occasionally spent a few seconds simply locating your mouse cursor on the screen and not knowing where it is unless you shake your mouse vigorously.
You can make the pointer more visible in such scenarios, so you can find it on your screen almost instantaneously. There are three ways to do so, one of which we have already discussed above: selecting the “inverted” option from the color options. The other two are discussed below.
Highlight Mouse Cursor
One way is to highlight your mouse pointer on the screen, so you know where your next click (or any action) will take place. With this method, you can highlight your cursor with the press of the CTRL key.
- Navigate to the following:
Settings app >> Bluetooth and devices >> Mouse >> Additional mouse settings - Now switch to the Pointer Options tab.
- Below the Visibility section, check the box next to “Show location of pointer when I press the CTRL key.”
- Now click Apply and Ok.
Once the new setting is applied, pressing the left or right CTRL button from your keyboard will highlight the mouse cursor by enclosing it in a circle.
Show Pointer Trails
Another method to highlight the mouse cursor is by enabling trails. A trail is like a series of fading mouse cursors that follow the original cursor, creating a trail effect. Here is how you can enable this feature in Windows:
- Navigate to the following:
Settings app >> Bluetooth and devices >> Mouse >> Additional mouse settings - Now switch to the Pointer Options tab.
- Below the Visibility section, check the box next to “Display pointer trails.”
- Now use the slider under it to adjust the trail length. When satisfied with the settings, click Apply and Ok.
With these settings, you should be able to spot the cursor almost immediately after moving it.
These are most of the customizations you can make in Windows that are offered by Microsoft as built-in options. That said, you can also add custom theme packs for the mouse cursor to modify them. This is usually offered by third-party vendors, which you can download and install.
Download and Install Custom Cursor Theme Packs in Windows
We have tested a few different cursor packs from different vendors. Below is a list of the ones we found to be the most fun to use:
- Custom Cursor
- RealWorld Designers
- Cursor Manager
Some vendors provide files for the cursor that need to be manually configured in Windows to set a custom theme for the cursor, like RealWorld Designed, while others offer a complete application that will implement the new cursor theme for you, like Custom Cursor and Cursor Manager.
If you have already downloaded the files for a custom theme pack, follow the steps below to install it:
- Start by extracting the contents from the theme pack if they are downloaded in a compressed format, by right-clicking on the file and then clicking Extract all.
- Once extracted, navigate to the following:
Settings app >> Bluetooth and devices >> Mouse >> Additional mouse settings - Now switch to the Pointers tab.
- Now select the pointer state by clicking on it, and then click Browse.
- From the Browse window, navigate to the extracted folder, and then select the custom cursor you want to set for that particular pointer state by double-clicking it. Usually, the names of the custom cursors are the same as in the state it is designed for.
- Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each cursor state.
- Once the custom cursors are applied, click Apply and Ok in the Mouse Properties window.
You will now notice the cursor has been changed for the states you have configured it. Using this method, you can customize your mouse pointer according to your preferences, and even use different cursor styles from different theme packs.
If you use a custom cursor theme application, you should be able to configure the new themes directly from that app. For more information on how to set up a custom theme pack through an app, visit the vendor’s website.
Final Thoughts
Windows gives its users plenty of opportunities to customize their environment as they see fit. If Microsoft does not offer a solution, then the world is filled with skilled developers who can come up with a solution for you.
If you spend hours on your PC daily, customizing the various aspects of it will make your time more enjoyable, such as configuring custom mouse cursors or applying live wallpapers.
We believe that using third-party custom cursor theme packs is safe for your PC, as long as it is published by a trusted vendor. We do not suggest you use doubtful packs, as it could compromise your PC.