Guide to Changing Mouse Pointer Color on Windows 10

• To modify the color and size of your mouse pointer in Windows 10, navigate to Settings > Ease of Access > Cursor & pointer. Click on the “Custom” option and select your desired color scheme. You can also adjust the size using the slider, which ranges from 1 to 15.
• If you would rather use the traditional settings, access the Mouse settings through the Control Panel to choose from the available legacy colors and sizes.

In Windows 10, changing the mouse pointer style and size has been possible for a considerable period. Previously, the options for selecting different colors were quite limited. However, with the introduction of Windows 10 version 1903 and later, the Settings app now provides various options to personalize the mouse pointer with any desired color and size.

This guide will walk you through the straightforward process of changing the mouse pointer’s color on Windows 10. If you’re using Windows 11, you can also follow these instructions to customize the mouse color.

• Adjust mouse color in Windows 10 via Settings
• Adjust mouse color in Windows 10 via Control Panel

Adjust mouse color in Windows 10 via Settings

To successfully change the mouse pointer’s color using the Settings app on Windows 10, follow these steps:

1. Launch Settings.

2. Select Ease of Access.

3. Choose Cursor & pointer.

4. Click the Custom (color wheel) button in the “Change pointer color”section.

5. Pick a color from the choices provided or opt for “Pick a custom pointer color” to create a unique color of your own.

   

6. (Optional) Adjust the “Change pointer size” slider to resize the cursor to your preference.

Once you finish these steps, the new color and size for the mouse pointer will be applied to the system.

Adjust mouse color in Windows 10 via Control Panel

To change the mouse pointer color through the Control Panel in Windows 10, follow these steps:

1. Open Start.

2. Type in Control Panel in the search bar and select the first result to open the app.

3. In the “View by” menu, set it to Large icons.

4. Select Mouse.

   

5. Navigate to the Pointers tab.

6. Choose one of the available pointer schemes to alter the color and size, such as “Black,” “Default,” “Inverted,” or “Standard.”

   

7. Hit the Apply button.

8. Confirm your choices by clicking OK.

Upon completion of these steps, your mouse should now incorporate the new customization settings.

It’s essential to understand that the mouse cursor utilizes “.cur” image files for its customization. If you have access to custom “.cur” files and wish to personalize the different elements of the mouse experience, you may edit these through the Control Panel.

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