Easy Guide: Change Mouse Pointer Style & Size in Windows 11

What Happens When You Change Your Pointer?

When you pick a custom style or color, Windows shows “(None)” in the scheme box to show you are using a custom setup rather than a saved theme.

Where are these settings saved?

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Cursors

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Accessibility

How to Change Your Mouse Pointer

You can change your Windows 11 mouse pointer style and size by opening the Settings app, going to the accessibility menu, and picking a new preset color or dragging the size slider to make the cursor easier to see.

1. Open Settings by pressing Win+I on your keyboard.
2. Click on Accessibility on the left side. Then click on Mouse pointer and touch on the right side.
3. Under Mouse pointer, choose the style you want: White (default), Black, Inverted, or Custom.
4. Select the Size you want. You can choose from 1 to 15. The default size is 1.
5. If you chose the Custom style, follow one of the steps below to pick a color.

Option A: Select Color from "Recommended colors"

1. Look for the Recommended colors section.
2. Click on the color you want.

Option B: Choose Another Color

1. Click on Choose another color.
2. Select a base color from the left side.
3. Use the slider to adjust and customize the color.
4. The color shown on the right side is your current selection.
5. Click on Done when you're finished.

Option C: Specify Custom RGB or HSV Color

1. Click on Choose another color.
2. Click on More.
3. From the drop-down menu, select RGB or HSV depending on which color format you want to use.
4. Enter the RGB or HSV values for the custom color you want.
5. Click on Done when you're finished.

Summary

Personalizing the mouse pointer in Windows 11 enhances cursor visibility during daily tasks. Four core styles exist – White, Black, Inverted, or Custom – alongside a size slider ranging from 1 to 15. Dedicated color pickers support custom hue selection.