How to Make Your Mouse Cursor Bigger – Accessibility Guide

If you have trouble seeing or tracking your mouse cursor, making it bigger can dramatically improve your experience. This guide covers how to enlarge your cursor on Windows and macOS for better accessibility.

💡 Accessibility Feature: Cursor size adjustment is an official accessibility feature designed to help users with low vision, motor difficulties, or anyone who struggles to track the pointer on high-resolution displays.

Windows 11

Enlarge Cursor in Windows 11

Press Windows + I to open Settings, then navigate to Accessibility → Mouse pointer and touch.
Use the Size slider to increase the cursor size. The slider ranges from 1 (smallest) to 15 (largest).
The change applies immediately. You can also change the pointer style and color here.

Quick Access: Press Windows + U to jump directly to Accessibility settings.

Windows 10

Enlarge Cursor in Windows 10

Open Settings → Ease of Access → Mouse pointer.
Drag the Change pointer size slider to the right to make the cursor larger.
You can also change the pointer color here for additional visibility.

macOS

Enlarge Cursor in macOS

Open System Settings → Accessibility → Display → Pointer.
Drag the Pointer size slider to the right to increase the cursor size.
The maximum size is significantly larger than the default, making it easy to track.

Pro Tip: Enable "Shake mouse pointer to locate" to temporarily magnify the cursor when you shake your mouse quickly – perfect for finding a lost pointer on large displays.

Recommended Sizes

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Small (1-3)

Best for gaming and precision work where a small cursor is preferred.

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Medium (4-7)

Good balance between visibility and screen real estate. Works well for general use.

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Large (8-15)

Ideal for accessibility needs, presentations, or high-resolution 4K/5K displays.

Tips & Troubleshooting

On 4K or Retina displays, you may need a larger cursor than on lower resolution screens.
Combine a larger size with a high-contrast color (like yellow or magenta) for maximum visibility.
If the cursor looks blurry after resizing, try a different size increment.
Some apps (especially games) may override cursor settings – check in-game options.

References

Microsoft Support. "Make your PC easier to use if you have low vision." support.microsoft.com
Apple Support. "Change the pointer size on Mac." support.apple.com