From the Windows taskbar, select theStart menuand open theSettingsapp.

Search for it from the search bar if you don’t see the icon.

SelectAccessibilityin the left sidebar.

Accessibility in Windows 11 Settings

SelectMouse pointer and touchunder Vision.

Choose one of the cursor options.

SelectCustom(the far-right option) to pick a color.

Mouse pointer and touch in Windows 11 Accessibility Settings

Use theSizeslider to make the cursor larger or smaller.

The fastest way is to search for it from the search bar.

SelectChange how your mouse works.

Mouse cursor options highlighted in Windows !1 settings

Choose a pointer underMouse pointer.

SelectBluetooth & devicesin the left sidebar.

Go toMouse>Additional mouse options.

Control Panel app in Windows 11 Search

Select thePointerstab in the Mouse Properties window.

go for the dropdown menu underSchemeto choose a cursor scheme (size, color, etc.).

If you download and install a custom pointer pack, it will show up in the list.

Ease of Access in Windows 11 Control Panel

you’re free to find free third-party cursor schemes online, butbe safe when downloading filesto avoid malware.

Under customize, it’s possible for you to change the individual cursor states within a scheme.

To choose a custom file, selectBrowse.

Change how your mouse works in Windows 11 Control Panel

Windows cursor files typically have the file extensionCURor ANI.

SelectApplyandOKto save the changes to your cursor.

If you still have trouble, uninstall the mouse or touchpad driver and then reinstall it.

Mouse pointer options highlighted in Windows 11 Control Panel

Bluetooth and device in Windows 11 Settings

Additional mouse settings in Windows 11 Settings

Pointers tab in Windows 11 Mouse Properties window

Mouse Pointer scheme options in Windows settings

Browse highlighted in Windows 11 Mouse Properties

Apply and Ok highlighted in Windows 11 Mouse Properties