Windows 11 has been out for a while now, and if you haven’t upgraded to it. You can check our guide on; How to Upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for Free. Windows 11 brings a visual overhaul and a few new features that can help you customize it.
Windows 11 comes with many customization options. Here, we will discuss how we can customize the mouse cursor. It offers different ways in which you can customize the cursor. You can change the size, style, and even the color.
How to Customize Mouse Pointer on Windows 11
This section will discuss a few ways to customize the mouse cursor on Windows 11. We will learn to change cursor color, size, style, and text cursor indicator. So let us discuss them one by one.
1. Change the Mouse Cursor Color
If you don’t like the white default mouse color, then follow these steps to change the color of the mouse cursor.
1. Click on the window icon on the taskbar to open the Start menu.
2. Then click on the Settings.
3. Click on Accessibility, select the Mouse pointer and touch from the right pane.
4. On the mouse pointer settings panel, you will find all the different types of mouse pointers. Now to change the mouse cursor color, click on the Custom mouse pointer option and select the desired color from the color panel.
5. You can also select your custom color by clicking on the plus icon that says the Choose another color option.
6. Once the color palette opens up, you can select the desired color. Position the circle using your cursor and pick a color gradient. Once you are satisfied with your selection, click on Done.
It should change your mouse cursor color. This is a straightforward method to change the color of a mouse.
2. Change the Mouse Cursor Size
If the mouse cursor size is small or too big, you can increase or decrease the mouse cursor size.
To do so, follow the following steps:
1. Open the Settings application.
2. Now click on the Accessibility option.
3. Then select Mouse pointer and touch from the right pane.
4. To adjust the mouse pointer size, use the Size slider.
That’s it; this is how you can change the mouse pointer size on Windows 11.
3. Customize Text Cursor
If you only want to customize the text cursor indicator, not the mouse pointer. Then follow the below guide. It will help you customize the text cursor on Windows 11.
1. Open the Settings application.
2. Click on the Accessibility and select Mouse pointer and touch from the right pane.
3. On the right-hand side of the Settings page, you will find Text cursor under the related settings option. Just click on it to open the text cursor settings.
4. Now turn on the text cursor indicator option. Here, you can adjust the text cursor color and size.
5. There’s also a slider at the bottom to adjust the thickness of the text cursor.
4. Change the Mouse Pointer Scheme
If you want to change the mouse pointer scheme or set a custom pointer, then follow the following steps:
1. Open Settings.
2. Click on the Bluetooth & devices option.
3. Then select Mouse from the right pane.
4. On the right-hand side of the Settings page, you will find Additional mouse settings under the related settings option. Just click on it.
5. It will open the Mouse Settings windows.
6. Click on the Pointers option. Choose the mouse pointer scheme you like from the scheme drop-down menu and click on OK.
7. If you want to customize an individual mouse pointer, click on the option and then click on the Browse option. Here select the custom mouse pointer and click on Open.
Note
You can download a custom cursor pack or an icon that you wish to use as your cursor. There are plenty that you can find on the internet from various sources.
Conclusion
That’s it; this is how you can customize the mouse pointer on Windows 11. Also, if you want to customize the taskbar on Windows 11, you can follow the linked guide. However, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section. We are always there to assist you.