To change the mouse pointer colour in Windows 10, open Settings > Ease of Access > Cursor & pointer, click the fourth option under Change pointer color (the colourful one), and choose a suggested colour or Pick a custom pointer color. You can also make the pointer bigger on the same page. This option appears in Windows 10 version 1903 and later. Windows 10 reached end of support on October 14, 2025. Consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) now run until October 12, 2027.
Quick Answer
Settings > Ease of Access > Cursor & pointer > Change pointer color > custom option > pick a colour.
Steps to Change Pointer Colour
- Press Windows + I to open Settings.
- Click Ease of Access > Cursor & pointer (called Mouse pointer in some versions).
- Under Change pointer color, click the fourth, coloured option.
- Pick one of the suggested colours, or click Pick a custom pointer color and choose your own.
- Drag Change pointer size if you want it larger too.
Pointer Colour Options
| Option | Look | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| White | Default | Most backgrounds |
| Black | Dark pointer | Light screens |
| Inverted | Changes with the background | Mixed content |
| Custom colour | Any colour you choose | Visibility and presentations |
Other Ways to Change the Pointer
- Pointer schemes: Control Panel > Mouse > Pointers tab lets you choose built-in schemes or custom cursor files.
- Text cursor thickness: On the same Settings page, change the text cursor thickness for easier editing.
- Find my pointer: Mouse Properties > Pointer Options > Show location of pointer when I press the CTRL key.
Troubleshooting
- No colour option: Update Windows 10; older versions only offer white, black and inverted.
- Colour resets: A pointer scheme or app may override it. Check the Pointers tab in Mouse Properties.
- More pointer changes: See changing the mouse pointer and changing cursor size.
- On Windows 11? See pointer colour in Windows 11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it change the text cursor colour too?
The custom colour applies to the pointer and its text-select shape; the blinking text cursor has its own thickness setting.
Can I use two colours?
Not with the built-in options. Custom cursor files can.
Does this slow the PC?
No. It’s a simple display setting.
Summary
- Open Settings > Ease of Access > Cursor & pointer.
- Choose the fourth colour option.
- Pick a suggested or custom colour.
- Adjust size if needed.
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