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How do I make the cursor visible while typing in word

Anonymous
2023-11-03T16:55:43+00:00

Hi there,

I am using office 365, word version 2310. I just noticed when I begin typing, even one letter, my cursor disappears immediately, and I can only get it back by moving my mouse or press Ctrl. Previously, I think I could see my cursor while typing. Would it be possible to make my cursor visible while typing?

I've tried the operations below:

  1. turning on/off the 'smart cursoring'.
  2. activate/unactivate 'hide pointer while typing' in 'pointer options'.
  3. uninstall and reinstall office 365, repair/reset office 365.
  4. turning off the HDR settings.
  5. changing the display scale in 'display settings'.
  6. lauching word in a safe mode. 
  7. changing the regional settings. 

None of them works.

The funny thing is, when I am typing in Chinese characters, my cursor does not disappear at all, but even if I type one single English letter, the cursor disappears immediately. 

Additionally, I found the same behaviour when typing in notepad of windows. 

I know it might be a FEATURE to hide my cursor while typing, but is there any possible solution that I can make my cursor visible while typing? I just want to see my cursor. 

Thanks

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-04T12:53:08+00:00

    Hi, see if this helps>Settings>Ease of Use>Text curser (There's the pointer settings too)

    Or

    (1) While typing cursor disappears in Word , Documents on Windows PC - YouTube

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-11-04T07:54:52+00:00

    Hi, thank you for the response! Unfortunately it doesn’t work, and this is already listed in the operations I’ve tried.

    Additionally, this problem doesn’t happen in my Excel and PowerPoint.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-11-04T07:45:15+00:00

    Dear WANG X. (1914744),

    Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft community. We are delighted to offer our assistance.

    1. Go to Settings by pressing Win + I. You can also get there by clicking on the Start button and then on the cog icon to the left.
    2. Select Devices.
    3. Click on the Mouse settings option under the Devices header.
    4. Then click on Additional mouse options. A Mouse Properties dialog box will open.
    5. Select the Pointer Options tab.
    6. In the Visibility section, uncheck the option to hide the mouse pointer while typing.

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    Thanks for your understanding and cooperation! Hope you keep safe and healthy always.

    Sincerely,

    Sean | Microsoft Community Moderator

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  4. Suzanne S Barnhill 277.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2023-11-04T12:09:16+00:00

    The pointer is not the same thing as the cursor, anyway.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-11-04T13:15:03+00:00

    Hi Ron, thank you very much for the response!! I've tried every scheme in the list but unfortuneately they do not work. I also asked my collegues in my office that the cursor also disappears while they are typing, and this also happens in my three PCs.

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