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Thursday, 4 July 2013

Who took my mouse pointer? 3 ways to keep your cursor in plain sight

Is your mouse pointer, also called the “cursor,” always disappearing from your screen? Not a problem. You can customize your pointer so you can find it in a snap.

Cartoon of a man looking for a pointer in a haystack, but it's behind him.
In this article, you'll find ways to change your pointer in Windows 7 and Windows Vista. If you have Windows XP, visit Customize your mouse settings. These tips will make working with your pointer easier, saving you time and frustration.

1. Change the way your pointer looks

With Windows, you can customize how your mouse pointer looks, including picking its shape, speed, and visibility.


Change mouse settings
Change speed and visibility settings in the “Pointer Options” tab in the Mouse Properties box.
You can customize pointer’s shape, visibility, and other characteristics, such as motion and visibility.

Windows 7

Windows Vista

Make the mouse easier to use
Enlarge pointer size and choose color options in the Windows 7 Ease of Access Center.
Follow these instructions to enlarge the pointer and change its color.

Windows 7

Windows Vista

2. Locate your pointer with one click

To make it even easier to find your pointer, you can change your settings so that you can find your pointer in the future by clicking your mouse.
Locate your pointer

Windows 7

Windows Vista


3. Make sure your mouse is comfortable to use

Cartoon titled 'Losing your grip' shows a man dropping his mouse in a cup of coffee
Do you find using your mouse to be awkward or uncomfortable? Then it’s a good time for you to evaluate the ergonomics of your desktop.

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