If you feel that the Windows default mouse cursor is too monotonous, you can customize it in a variety of ways. This article shows how to change the style, size, color, and speed of the mouse cursor in Windows.

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Table of contents

• Change mouse pointer style and size
• Install a custom mouse cursor solution
• How to change mouse speed

Change mouse pointer style and size

You can customize the style and size of the mouse pointer directly through the settings application of your PC.

Press Win I to open settings, navigate to Accessibility , and select Mouse Pointer and Touch .

Windows offers four different themes to choose from: Classic White Cursor, Black, Invert Color, and Custom. If you select the last option, you can select the color.

To increase or decrease the size of the mouse pointer, the slider to the right of the Resize option.

Your mouse pointer can also become a text cursor (also known as a caret) when you hover over the position where the text is inserted. If you also want to customize its appearance, select the text cursor under relevant settings .

You may want to enable the text cursor indicator option and select the size and color you prefer.

You can also adjust the weight of the text cursor by dragging the slider to the right of the text cursor weight option.

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Install a custom mouse cursor solution

Windows has limited built-in mouse schemes, so you may want to use a third-party scheme for advanced customization.

First, download a mouse cursor scheme. There are many online resources you can use, such as DeviantArt and Cursor.cc. Make sure to choose a reliable and secure website for download.

Unzip the compressed file you just downloaded. Find the Install.inf file (if any).

Right-click the file and select Install from the context menu. Click Open on the warning prompt.

Select Yes in the User Account Control dialog box.

The Mouse Properties window will open. If you cannot find the installation file, go to Settings -> Bluetooth and Devices -> Mouse -> Other Mouse Settings to open the same window.

Switch to the Pointer tab, open the drop-down menu under Scheme , and select the cursor scheme you installed.

Browse all mouse cursor options under this specific scenario and enable the options you want.

If you want to enable different types of icons for a specific cursor under this scheme, click the Browse button under the Customize window.

Select your favorite mouse cursor icon and click Open . Repeat this process as needed.

Click Apply -> OK to save your changes.

If you don't have the full solution installed, you can still replace the default system cursor one by one by clicking browse and uploading your own files.

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How to change mouse speed

In addition to changing the style of your mouse cursor, you may also want to adjust its speed to suit your preferences.

To do this, go to Settings -> Bluetooth and Devices -> Mouse . There are many options you can change related to mouse speed.

You can adjust the slider to the right of the mouse pointer speed according to your preferences. The default value for Windows is set to 10, although some users may prefer slower speeds for better accuracy.

You may also want to change the scrolling speed of your mouse. Under the Scroll section, open the drop-down menu for scrolling the mouse wheel to scroll options.

If you select a page at a time from the drop-down menu, each scrolling will move a full page of text. Alternatively, selecting multiple rows at a time allows you to control the scrolling speed by adjusting the slider to the right of the number of rows that you scroll once .

To change the horizontal scrolling speed, click on other mouse settings under the related settings . Under the Scroll tab, adjust the selected value for horizontal scrolling .

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Customize your mouse cursor

Learning how to change the mouse cursor is a must-have skill to make your device more comfortable to use. Also consider adjusting how your mouse works, such as adjusting your mouse settings to fit the game. To ensure your mouse works properly, learn troubleshooting steps such as fixing the automatic movement of the mouse pointer.

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