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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Make the pointer easier to see

Increase the pointer size or change its colours.

Mac · macOSAbout 2 minutes7 steps · 7 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 7

Open the Apple menu

Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example screen with open the apple menu highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
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STEP 1

Open the Apple menu

Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen.

Example screen with open the apple menu highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open System Settings

Click System Settings.

Example screen with open system settings highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Open Accessibility

In the sidebar on the left, click Accessibility.

Example System Settings screen with Accessibility highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Click Display

Example Accessibility screen with Display highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Scroll to Pointer

Scroll down to the Pointer section.

Example screen with scroll to pointer highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Choose a size

Move the Pointer size slider to the right until it is easy to see.

Try moving the pointer after changing its size. You can also enable Shake mouse pointer to locate for a temporary enlargement.

This example has the slider near Large. Choose a size that is comfortable for you.

Accessibility Display settings showing a large pointer with a custom outline colour.
Step 6

STEP 7

Choose colours if useful

Change the pointer outline or fill colour, or choose Reset Colours to return to normal.

This picture uses American spellings: color and Reset Colors. They are the same controls as colour and Reset Colours.

Accessibility Display settings showing a large pointer with a custom outline colour.
Step 7

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

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Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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