Apple's macOS offers a wealth of customization options for its users. You can choose from options like switching to dark mode,Setting focus mode , changing the Dock location, and much more. The good thing is that you can customize the mouse pointer on your Mac, just like your Windows friend. Here's how to customize the mouse pointer on your Mac.
This post will discuss all the customization options you have for your Mac. These options will help you: Personalize your experience on Mac.
Check for MACOS update
Before we get into the features, we recommend updating your Mac's macOS version, as the feature is available with macOS Catalina, Big Sur, and Monterey. Apple began offering two options for customizing the mouse cursor with macOS Catalina. macos catalinaBut with the launch of macOS Monterey More options have appeared to customize the mouse pointer.
So if you're using a lower version of macOS Catalina or macOS Monterey, we suggest you update macOS. Here's how.
Step 1: Click Apple icon in the upper left corner.
Step 2: Locate About This Mac from the dropdown menu.
Step 3: Click upgrade software.
Install an update if one is available.
Alternatively, you can check for updates using the following steps.
Step 1: Click on Cmd + Spacebar , And type System Preferences And press Back.
Step 2: in System Preferences menu , Click Software updates.
If your system does not support macOS Catalina, you will not be able to get customization options for the mouse pointer.
We have provided a list of options based on their macOS version availability.
Shake mouse pointer to locate
Recent updates turn the mouse cursor black, making it difficult to locate it. This becomes even more difficult if you're using a Mac with a larger display and your Home screen is filled with lots of file and folder icons. Here's how to check if it's enabled. This feature is available in macOS Monterey, Catalina, and Big Sur.
Step 1: Click System Preferences app icon to turn it on.
Step 2: click Above Accessibility.
Step 3: Locate عرض from the left menu.
Step 4: in Display Settings Window , Click Pointer tab.
Step 5: Click the check box next to Shake the mouse pointer to locate.
After enabling this option, you can move the mouse pointer by quickly moving your finger back and forth on the trackpad. If you're using an iMac, simply move the Magic Mouse back and forth.
2. Change the size of the pointer
If you think the cursor size is too small, especially when using a Mac with a large screen, it's natural to increase its size. A larger mouse cursor also makes it easier for other users, such as grandparents, to use the Mac. Furthermore, it's convenient to locate the cursor while working in various applications or browsing the web.
Here's how to change the size of your mouse pointer.
Step 1: Click Apple icon in the upper left corner.
Step 2: Locate System Preferences from the dropdown menu.
Step 3: Locate Accessibility.
Step 4: Locate Display from the left menu.
Step 5: Click Pointer tab.
Step 6: you may Adjust the cursor size using Slider.
Change the color of the indicator outline
The mouse pointer gets new customization options with macOS Monterey. For starters, you can change the pointer outline and match it to the highlight color on your Mac. Here's how.
Step 1: Click Apple menu icon in the upper left corner.
Step 2: Locate System Preferences.
Step 3: Locate Accessibility.
Step 4: Locate Display from the left menu.
Step 5: Locate Pointer tab.
Step 6: Click on white stripe Next to Indicator chart color option.
Step 7: Locate Indicator color Which you choose from 180 years old.
Step 8: close 180 years old To see the change.
4. Change the fill color point.
You can also change the pointer color to make it easier to identify on the screen. There's also an option to play around with the Pointer Fill Color. Follow these steps.
Step 1: Open Accessibility Window in System Preferences As shown in the preview section. Go to Pointer tab.Select "Pointer Fill Color" option on him.
Step 2: Click black ribbon To open 180 years old.
Step 3: Choose a suitable color from 180 years old And closed Tab.
This is a great way to ensure the cursor matches your wallpaper or doesn't randomly disappear. You can mix and match the outline and fill color to your liking.
5. Reset mouse pointer settings
There's a reason these changes are personal. You might not want someone else using your system for a few minutes to see them. Or, if you're bored and want the cursor to look the way it used to, you can remove all changes.
There's a Reset button on the Pointer tab in the Accessibility View option (see the steps above). Click the Reset button to remove all previous pointer preferences. The mouse pointer will then return to its normal black color.
Customize the mouse pointer on MAC
Apple's macOS provides a native option to let you customize the appearance of the mouse cursor on your Mac or external display. The native options are good enough that you don't need to install any third-party apps or software just for that. If you use some interesting mouse cursor colors, feel free to share your images in the comments section below.
