How to Customize Mouse Pointer on Windows 11

By Ajoy Kumar 6 Min Read
How to Customize Mouse Pointer on Windows 11

Windows 11 has been out for a while now, and if you haven’t upgraded to it. You can check our guide on; How to Upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for Free. Windows 11 brings a visual overhaul and a few new features that can help you customize it.

Windows 11 comes with many customization options. Here, we will discuss how we can customize the mouse cursor. It offers different ways in which you can customize the cursor. You can change the size, style, and even the color.

How to Customize Mouse Pointer on Windows 11

This section will discuss a few ways to customize the mouse cursor on Windows 11. We will learn to change cursor color, size, style, and text cursor indicator. So let us discuss them one by one.

1. How to Change Mouse Cursor Color in Windows 11

If you don’t like the white default mouse color, then follow these steps to change the color of the mouse cursor. 

Step 1: Click on the window icon on the taskbar to open the Start menu. Then click on the “Settings.” Or else, you can also use the shortcut key Win + I to open Settings.

Step 2: Now click on “Accessibility and select the “Mouse pointer and touch” from the right pane.

Step 3: On the mouse pointer settings panel, you will find all the different types of mouse pointers. Now to change the mouse cursor color, click on the “Custom” mouse pointer option and select the desired color from the color panel.

Step 4: You can also select your custom color by clicking on the plus icon that says the “Choose another color” option.

Step 6: Once the color palette opens up, you can select the desired color. Position the circle using your cursor and pick a color gradient. Once you are satisfied with your selection, click on “Done.”

It should change your mouse cursor color. This is a straightforward method to change the color of a mouse.

2. How to Change Mouse Cursor Size in Windows 11

If the mouse cursor size is small or too big, you can increase or decrease the mouse cursor size. To do so, follow the following steps:

Step 1: Open the “Settings” application. You can use Win + I to open it.

Step 2: Now click on the “Accessibility” option. Then select “Mouse pointer and touch” from the right pane.

Step 3: To adjust the mouse pointer size, use the “Size” slider.

Note:- If you have a touch screen display, you can also enable the touch indicator.

That’s it; this is how you can change the mouse pointer size on Windows 11.

How to Customize Text Cursor on Windows 11

If you only want to customize the text cursor indicator, not the mouse pointer. Then follow the below guide. It will help you can customize the text cursor on Windows 11.

Step 1: Open the “Settings” application.

Step 2: Now click on the “Accessibility” option. Then select “Mouse pointer and touch” from the right pane.

Step 3: Now, on the right-hand side of the Settings page, you will find “Text cursor” under the related settings option. Just click on it to open the text cursor settings.

Step 4: Now turn on the text cursor indicator option. Here, you can adjust the text cursor color and size.

Step 5: There’s also a slider at the bottom to adjust the thickness of the text cursor.

How to change the Mouse Pointer Scheme

If you want to change the mouse pointer scheme or to set a custom pointer, then follow the following steps:

Step 1: Open “Settings.”

Step 2: Now click on the “Bluetooth & devices” option. Then select “Mouse” from the right pane.

Step 3: On the right-hand side of the Settings page, you will find “Additional mouse settings” under the related settings option. Just click on it.

Step 4: It will open the “Mouse Settings” windows. Here, click on the “Pointers” option. Choose the mouse pointer scheme you like from the scheme drop-down menu and click on “OK.”

Step 5: If you want to customize an individual mouse pointer, click on the option and then click on the “Browse” option. Here select the custom mouse pointer and click on “Open.”.

Note:- You can download a custom cursor pack or an icon that you wish to use as your cursor. There are plenty that you can find on the internet from various sources.

Conclusion

That’s it; this is how you can customize the mouse pointer on Windows 11. Also, if you want to customize the taskbar on Windows 11, you can follow the linked guide.

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