Change Mouse Pointer Size & Color in Windows 11

This post shows students and new users how to change the mouse pointer size and color when using Windows 11 to help folks who can’t see clearly or have some sort of vision impairment.

Likewise, changing the color of the mouse pointer might also help in this situation since both settings can be done from a single Windows pane.

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

With wide screens and higher resolutions, they spot the mouse pointer across bigger areas of the screen or even double screens. It cannot be easy. The good is that Windows allows you to change the mouse pointer size to see it clearly on the screen.

In the mouse settings pane, you can drag the slider under “Mouse pointer style.” The mouse pointer is default set to 1—the smallest size. You can choose a size from 1 to 15, being very large.

Whatever your reasons are for changing the size of the pointer, Windows 11 allows users to change and customize the size and color of the mouse pointer.

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 pointer size in Windows 11, follow the steps below:

How to change your mouse pointer size in Windows 11

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

Follow the steps below to change the pointer.

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.

Not only can you change the size of the pointer, but you can also change the color 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.

Drag the slider under “Mouse pointer style.” The mouse pointer is default set to 1—the smallest size. You can choose a size from 1 to 15, being very large.

You can also change the color of the mouse pointer to make it easy to see. 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.

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 size and color in Windows 11 can significantly enhance visibility for users with vision impairments.
• The process is straightforward and can be accomplished through the System Settings pane.
• Users can choose from various sizes (1 to 15) to suit their preferences and needs.
• The option to customize the pointer’s color provides additional assistance in making the pointer more noticeable.
• Real-time changes allow users to preview their adjustments immediately.
• Enhancing mouse pointer visibility is a simple yet effective way to improve user experience and accessibility in Windows 11.