The text cursor is the blinking vertical line you see when you type. It shows where you will type next. Sometimes, it can be hard to spot, especially if your screen is big or you use more than one monitor.

If you have trouble seeing the cursor, you can make it thicker so it’s easier to find. You can also change how fast it blinks or add a special highlight to make it stand out more.

Here are simple steps to change the thickness of your text cursor in Windows 11.

Change Text Cursor Thickness Using Windows Settings

Follow these easy steps:

1. Open the Settings app. You can do this by clicking the Start menu and then clicking Settings, or you can press Windows key + I on your keyboard.
2. In the Settings window, click Accessibility on the left side.
3. On the right, find and click Text cursor.
4. Look for Text cursor thickness and move the slider left or right to make the cursor thinner or thicker. You will see a live preview below the slider.
5. When you’re happy with the thickness, you can close the Settings app.

Change Text Cursor Thickness Using Control Panel

You can also change the cursor thickness using the Control Panel app:

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Go to Ease of Access > Ease of Access Center > Make the computer easier to see.
3. Find the option called Set the thickness of the blinking cursor.
4. Choose a number that makes the cursor easier to see (higher number = thicker cursor).
5. Click OK or close the window when done.

Control Panel > Ease of Access > Ease of Access Center > Make the computer easier to see

Change Text Cursor Thickness Using Windows Registry (Advanced)

If you feel comfortable making changes to your system, you can adjust the cursor thickness through the Windows Registry. Be careful with this method — incorrect changes can cause problems.

1. Open the Registry Editor by typing regedit in the Start menu and pressing Enter.
2. Navigate to this path:
   
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
3. If you don’t see the Desktop folder, right-click Control Panel, choose New > Key, and name it Desktop.
4. Right-click the right pane inside Desktop, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it CaretWidth.
5. Double-click CaretWidth, set the base to Decimal, and enter a number between 1 and 20 (higher means thicker).
6. Click OK and close the Registry Editor.
7. Restart your computer to apply the change.

Summary

• Making the text cursor thicker helps you see where you’re typing, especially on large or multiple screens.
• You can change the thickness easily from the Windows Settings app or Control Panel.
• For advanced users, the Registry Editor gives another way to adjust the cursor thickness.
• Try different thickness values and find what feels comfortable for you.

These tips will help you type more comfortably and avoid losing track of the cursor on your screen!