Do you want to change your cursor icon on your Mac? In the change cursor settings, you can customize the cursor (also known as the mouse pointer).
In this blog post, we’ll explain exactly how to personalize your cursor on a Macbook. We will also discuss how to change the Windows cursor on Windows and the Chromebook cursor on ChromeOS. Read on to learn our tips and tricks on how to personalize your cursor!
Changing the Cursor Icon on a Mac
You can customize the Mac pointer in the Mac pointer settings. Go to System Preferences/System Settings > Accessibility > Display > Pointer.
There, you can change the pointer size by using the sliding scale. You can also change the Mac cursor color. To change the cursor color on Mac, simply select a different color. Not only can you change the inner color of the pointer but also the color of the border. By default, the inner color is black, and the outer border color is white, but you can adjust this at any time.
There are also third-party apps, like uPointer 2, that allow you to customize your pointer. uPointer 2 allows you to select from several shapes (like a circle or ring) and adjust the size, color, and opacity of your pointer. However, uPointer 2 is not free – it costs $9.99.
Customizing the Mac Cursor With Images
You can’t really select a custom Mac cursor with a specific custom cursor image, but you can use an app like uPointer 2 to select from different shapes. uPointer 2 allows you to select a custom mouse pointer on Mac.
You can change the cursor image on Mac with uPointer 2 from an arrow to a ring, circle, cross, crosshair, and even a simple line.
Changing the Cursor Icon on Windows
It’s also possible to change the Windows cursor. In fact, the Windows pointer settings give you quite a bit of flexibility in terms of how you can customize a Windows pointer.
From the Start menu, go to Settings > Accessibility > Mouse pointer & touch. There, you can select from different pointer styles and adjust the size of your pointer using a sliding scale.
Advanced Cursor Customization on Windows
There is also Windows cursor software available that allows you to select a Windows custom cursor.
For example, the Custom Cursor app allows you to select from various funny icons and pictures for your cursor.
In the Mouse properties tab, you can also edit cursor files – select a specific .CUR file to replace an existing cursor for advanced cursor customization. This option is for customizing specific cursors, like the busy cursor or text selection cursor.
Changing the Cursor on a Chromebook
Did you know that you can also customize your Chromebook cursor? To change the cursor on Chromebooks, head to your Chromebook pointer settings, which is found in your Chromebook accessibility settings, by following this path: Settings > Accessibility > Cursor and Touchpad.
There, you can change the size of the cursor, the color of the cursor, and more!
Tips for Choosing and Using Custom Cursors
Let’s go over some custom cursor tips to keep in mind when customizing your cursor.
To find the best cursor icons, with the best cursor designs, head to the Open Cursor Library. There, you can find all kinds of cool cursors, including.CUR files and even animated cursors, for Windows devices.
You can also create custom cursors with the Custom Cursor Creator tool. You can turn any image into a cursor with that tool.
Troubleshooting Common Cursor Issues
Here are some tips to help you troubleshoot cursor problems and fix cursor issues.
- Cursor not working: One of the most common cursor problems we see is the cursor not working. If you uploaded a custom cursor, it might not work due to system incompatibility issues.
- Cursor slow: If the cursor is too slow, you may be able to adjust the speed of the cursor in your Windows settings.
- Cursor freezing: If the cursor freezes or lags, you may have too many processes and apps bogging down the RAM and CPU.
Conclusion
Hopefully, you now have a good understanding of how to customize your cursor and create a personalized cursor. You also know how to upload a unique cursor. You can express yourself with your cursor, so choose a flashy and funny one that fits your personality!
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