How to Change the Cursor in Windows 11

This article explains how to change the cursor on Windows 11. You can customize the mouse cursor in Settings, the Control Panel, or the Mouse Properties.

How to Change the Mouse Cursor in Windows Settings

The built-in Settings app lets you adjust the size and color of the mouse pointer.

1. From the Windows taskbar, select the Start menu and open the Settings app. Search for it from the search bar if you don’t see the icon.

2. Select Accessibility in the left sidebar.

3. Select Mouse pointer and touch under Vision.

4. Choose one of the cursor options. Select Custom (the far-right option) to pick a color. Use the Size slider to make the cursor larger or smaller.

How to Change the Mouse Pointer in Control Panel

In the Windows Control Panel, you can customize how your mouse works, including what the cursor looks like, although the options are somewhat limited.

1. Open Control Panel. The fastest way is to search for it from the search bar.

2. Select Ease of Access.

3. Select Change how your mouse works.

4. Choose a pointer under Mouse pointer. Select OK to confirm.

How to Change the Pointer in Mouse Properties

In the Windows Mouse Properties menu, you can choose or upload a custom scheme for your mouse pointer. You can even change what the pointer looks like in various states (such as when a web page is loading).

1. Open Settings.

2. Select Bluetooth & devices in the left sidebar.

3. Go to Mouse > Additional mouse settings.

4. Select the Pointers tab in the Mouse Properties window.

5. Select the dropdown menu under Scheme to choose a cursor scheme (size, color, etc.). If you download and install a custom pointer pack, it will show up in the list.

Tip: You can find free third-party cursor schemes online, but be safe when downloading files to avoid malware.

6. Under customize, you can change the individual cursor states within a scheme. To choose a custom file, select Browse.

Tip: Windows cursor files typically have the file extension CUR or ANI.

7. Select Apply and OK to save the changes to your cursor.