SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Make the pointer easier to see

Increase the mouse-pointer size or change its colour.

Windows 11About 2 minutes6 steps · 6 with pictures

Follow along on your device

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

STEP 1 OF 6

Open Start

Select the Start button (the Windows logo) on the taskbar.

Take your time. There’s no rush.

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STEP 1

Open Start

Select the Start button (the Windows logo) on the taskbar.

STEP 2

Open Settings

Select Settings (the cog).

STEP 3

Open Accessibility

Select Accessibility on the left.

Example Settings screen with Accessibility highlighted. — Step 3

STEP 4

Open pointer settings

Choose Mouse pointer and touch.

Example Accessibility screen with Mouse pointer and touch highlighted. — Step 4

STEP 5

Choose a size

Move the Size slider to the right until the pointer is easy to see.

Example Mouse pointer screen with Size slider highlighted. — Step 5

STEP 6

Choose a colour if useful

Select white, black, inverted or a bright colour.

Example Pointer style screen with Colour highlighted. — Step 6

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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Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

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They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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