By default the mouse on Windows will be white and the command prompt is black. If you are too bored with the style and color of the mouse on Windows 10/11, you can change the shape and color of the mouse easily. In this article, I will guide you how to change the Mouse pointer color and icon on Windows 10/11 with Windows built-in features.
For many years, Windows has existed with the little white cursor most of us are used to. There are some minor improvements like better resolution, new animation styles and an option to adjust the size of the mouse. On Windows 10/11, we have a new feature that changes the mouse pointer color .
Although it seems simple, some people enjoy changing the mouse pointer’s color to their preferred shade for a variety of reasons. Different mouse colors can be used to complement feng shui, benefit color blind persons, or increase contrast to make something easier to spot.
How to change the mouse pointer color on Windows 10/11
This is how to change the Mouse pointer color on Windows 10.
Step 1. Navigate to the Start menu and go to Settings.
Step 2. Select Ease of Access
Step 3. Then on the left menu, click Mouse pointer.
Step 4. In the “Change cursor color” section, select Custom.
Step 5. Then choose a new color for the cursor.
Step 6. You can enter RGB, HSV or HEX values here for more accurate colors. Then press Done
Your mouse pointer now has a different look. The new color will also be applied to other cursor modes such as loading and typing modes. If you’ve changed your mind, you can revert to the default White cursor.
How to change the mouse pointer icon
Besides changing the mouse pointer color, you can change the mouse icon on Windows to a different icon.
Step 1. Go to Settings > Mouse > Additional mouse options and then select the Mouse Properties dialog box
Step 2. Select Tab Pointer in the Mouse Properties dialog box
Step 3. In the Scheme section , uncheck to display a list of mouse shapes/icons.
Step 4. To change the cursor icon, select the Browse button you will see a window with a list of Windows cursor icons, select a favorite icon and click Open.
Step 5. Select Apply and OK to apply the new mouse icon.
Select the Use Default button to revert your mouse pointer size and color to the default settings if you don’t like the new mouse style. You can choose may type of mouse pointer icon here.
FINALLY
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