How to Change Mouse Indicator Activation Method in Windows 11
Changing the mouse indicator activation method in Windows 11 lets you choose whether a single or double press of the Ctrl key highlights your cursor location on screen. Starting with Windows 11 build 26340.9502 for Insiders, this feature helps you quickly spot your mouse pointer by drawing a visual circle around it whenever you press the key.
Windows 11 build 26340.9233 also adds a handy setting to keep the indicator visible until you dismiss it by pressing Win+Ctrl+Shift+M again, hitting the Esc key, or clicking anywhere. You can easily adjust these settings in your mouse properties to match how you work.
Open Settings , click Accessibility, and select Mouse pointer and touch under Vision. Expand Mouse indicator, then choose Single Ctrl key press or Double Ctrl key press from the Activation method drop menu. Ensure Mouse indicator is turned on to apply your choice.
Change Mouse Indicator Activation Method in Settings
You can change mouse indicator activation method in Windows 11 through the Settings app to choose whether pressing the Control key once or twice highlights your mouse pointer. Open Settings, go to Accessibility, select Mouse pointer and touch, and then expand the Mouse indicator section. From there, you can use the Activation method drop-down menu to pick your preferred key press setting.- Open Settings (Win+I).
Windows 11 Start menu with Settings gear icon highlighted. - Click on Accessibility on the left side, and tap on Mouse pointer and touch under “Vision” settings on the right side. Open Mouse pointer and touch settings
Settings › Accessibility › Mouse pointer and touch - Click on Mouse indicator to expand it open.
- Select Single Ctrl key press (default) or Double Ctrl key press in the Activation method drop menu for what you want.
- Turn on Mouse indicator to change the Activation method.
- Close Settings.
What to do next
Press the Ctrl key to test your new mouse indicator activation method on the screen.
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