How to Enable Mouse Pointer Indicator in Windows 11

This article explains enabling or disabling the Mouse Pointer Indicator in Windows 11.

Beginning with Windows 11 build 26058 (Canary and Dev), a new “Mouse Pointer Indicator” feature helps low-vision users locate and use their cursor easily. This will make these users more productive and efficient when using a Windows device.

Once this setting is enabled, you can toggle it on/off with the keyboard shortcut Win + Ctrl + X.

Enabling this setting will display a circle around the mouse pointer, making it more visible and easier to locate. Turning off the feature will remove the circle indicator and restore the default mouse pointer behavior.

Enable or disable the Mouse Pointer Indicator in Windows

A new setting to help low-vision users has been added to the recent Windows 11 build 26058 (Canary and Dev).

Here’s how to enable or disable it.

First, open the Windows Settings app.

You can do that by clicking on the Start menu and selecting Settings. Or press the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + I) to launch the Settings app.

When the Setting app opens, click the Accessibility button on the left.

Select the “Mouse pointer and touch” tile under the “Vision” section on the Accessibility on the right to expand it.

Next, select the “Pointer indicator” tile. Then, toggle the switch button to the On position to enable it.

To disable it, toggle the switch button to the Off position.

Once enabled, you can choose a color to use with the mouse pointer. You can also toggle it on/off with the keyboard shortcut Win + Ctrl + X.

Close the Settings app when you’re done.

Enable or disable the Mouse Pointer Indicator using the Windows Registry Editor

Another way to enable or disable the Mouse Pointer Indicator is to use the Windows Registry Editor.

First, open the Windows Registry and navigate to the folder key path below.

Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Cursors

Next, double-click the CursorCrosshairEnabled (REG_DWORD) name on the Cursors key’s right pane to open it.

Then, type a value  1 to enable the Mouse Pointer Indicator.

To disable it, type a value 0.

Save your changes and restart your computer.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Enabling the Mouse Pointer Indicator feature in Windows 11 benefits low-vision users, enhancing cursor visibility and ease of use.
• Enabling the setting allows users to conveniently toggle the feature on or off using the keyboard shortcut Win + Ctrl + X, providing flexibility.
• Another method to control the Mouse Pointer Indicator is through the Windows Registry Editor, which offers customization and management options.
• Enabling or disabling the Mouse Pointer Indicator, whether using the Windows Settings app or the Registry Editor, provides a personalized and inclusive user experience for Windows 11 users.