How to Change Mouse Pointer Color in Windows 11

This post shows students and new users how to change the mouse pointer color when using Windows 11 to help folks with low vision or some sort of vision impairment. Likewise, changing the size of the mouse might also help in this situation since. Both settings can be done from a single Windows pane.

Windows 11 has a standard mouse pointer color and is small and white. The default white color usually isn’t helpful, especially for people with poor vision.

With wide screens and higher resolutions, spotting the mouse pointer across bigger areas of the screen or even double screens can be difficult. The good thing is Windows allows you to change the color of the mouse pointer to add contrast.

Changing the color of the mouse pointer may not only be for people with poor vision or light sensitivity but also a cosmetic change to match the color of the desktop theme or background or for people who just want to have some fun.

Whatever the reasons are, Windows 11 allows users to change and customize the color of the mouse.

With all the many features added to Windows 11, nothing dramatic was added to the mouse pointer settings in Windows 11.

To get started with changing the mouse color in Windows 11, follow the steps below:

How to change your mouse pointer color in Windows 11

For any reason, one can easily change the mouse pointer color in Windows 11. This change could help people with poor vision and those struggling to see the white object on the screen.

Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. Everything can be done, from system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows from its System Settings pane.

To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:

Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it.

Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click Accessibility, select Mouse pointer, and touch on the right pane of your screen shown in the image below.

On the Mouse pointer and touch settings pane, select the Custom color from the selection provider. Then, choose a color for the pointer that better matches your situation.

• The first tile is the default white mouse pointer with a black border.
• The second tile is a black pointer with a white border.
• The third tile is an inverted pointer, which changes to white on a black background and vice verse. 
• The fourth is a Custom color tile that allows you to change the pointer to any color.

Not only can you change the color of the pointer, but you can also increase the size of the pointer if it’s too small to see on the screen. Adding color and increasing the size will greatly help people with poor vision.

Changes you make here are automatically applied in real-time. Simply exit from the settings pane when you’re done.

That’s it!

Conclusion:

• Changing the mouse pointer color in Windows 11 is a simple yet effective way to enhance visibility for users with low vision or light sensitivity.
• Users can select from various pointer colors, including custom colors, to match their individual preferences or needs.
• Increasing the size of the mouse pointer can further improve accessibility for those who find it difficult to see smaller pointers on high-resolution displays.
• These settings can be adjusted quickly and easily through the centralized System Settings in Windows 11, allowing for real-time changes.
• Customizing the mouse pointer not only aids in accessibility but also allows users to personalize their desktop experience.