If you’re a mouse user on Windows 10, you may have noticed that your pointer is different than the one that comes with the operating system. This is because Microsoft has added its own mouse pointer to the Windows 10 platform. This new mouse pointer is called the “Mouse Pointer” and it’s different from the ones that come with other operating systems. To find your Mouse Pointer on Windows 10, you first need to open the Control Panel and click on “Mouse.” Then, under “Pointers,” you’ll see a list of all of the mice that are currently installed on your computer. If your mouse isn’t listed in this list, then it’s not installed on your computer and you won’t be able to use it with Windows 10. Once you’ve found your mouse in this list, you’ll need to click on it and then select " Properties." Under “General,” you’ll need to set up how your Mouse Pointer works. You can choose whether or not to use a left-handedmouse or a right-handedmouse. You can also choose whether or not to use a specific button for your Mouse Pointer. Finally, under “Location,” you can set where your Mouse Pointer will be located on your screen.
If you often lose your tiny Windows 10 mouse pointer in your football-field-resolution display, there’s a way to quickly locate the wayward arrow by pressing the Ctrl key. Here’s how to turn it on.
First, open the Start menu and type “mouse.” Then click the “Mouse settings” shortcut that appears.
In Mouse settings, locate the “Related settings” section and click the “Additional mouse options” link.
When the “Mouse Properties” window opens, click the “Pointer Options” tab and place a checkmark beside “Show location of pointer when I press the CTRL key.” Then click “OK.”
The “Mouse Properties” window will close. Exit settings as well. Now, any time you can’t find your mouse cursor on the screen, just press the Ctrl key. An animated shrinking circle will appear around the cursor.
Use it as many times as you’d like, and you’ll never lose your mouse cursor again. Happy computing!
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