How to Change Your Mouse Cursor in Windows

How to Change Your Mouse Cursor in Windows thumbnail
Customize how your mouse pointer appears.

You can customize your mouse pointer's appearance in Windows. This will allow you to enlarge the mouse pointer size, change its color or shape.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer
  • Windows Platform
  • Mouse
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Instructions

    • 1

      Navigate to the "Start" menu and select the "Control Panel," "Hardware" and "Mouse." The Mouse Properties dialog appears.

    • 2

      Select the "Pointers" tab.

    • 3

      Select the desired scheme from the "Scheme" list to change the mouse pointer. Alternatively, you can change an individual pointer by highlighting the pointer you want to change in the "Customize" list. Then select "Browse" and click the pointer you want to use, and then click Open.

    • 4

      Click "Apply" and "OK."

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Comments

  • psychonurse Jul 28, 2008
    KEWL! Thanks!
  • Lisa Curcio Jul 09, 2008
    Thanks! I always wondered about this.
  • Hapworth Jun 28, 2008
    I didn't know you could do this and I've been using a computer for over 20 years.
  • missforty Jun 27, 2008
    I've always wondered how to do this, thanks!

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