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how to fix cursor in word

Charles Boye 0 Reputation points
2026-01-31T18:44:19.5333333+00:00

In a word docment when the cursor is posiitioned and blinking you can not see the cursor when moving it. The moved cursor is white and can not be seen except on black text. Do not have this problem in other apps.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
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  1. Paulo GM 63,460 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-01-31T19:37:55.4633333+00:00

    Hi,

    Are you referring to the blinking “I” text cursor while typing? If so, you can make it easier to see by increasing its thickness. Press Windows key + I, then go to Accessibility > Text cursor and adjust the thickness to your preference. You can also enable the Text cursor indicator to make it stand out more.

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  2. Q&A Assist
    2026-01-31T18:44:26.7833333+00:00
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    If you're having trouble seeing the cursor in Word, especially when it moves and is white on a white background, there are a couple of settings you can check:

    1. Enable Drag-and-Drop: Make sure that the "Allow text to be dragged and dropped" option is enabled. This can sometimes affect how the cursor behaves.
    2. Smart Paragraph Selection: Check if the "Use smart paragraph selection" option is unchecked. This setting can also influence cursor visibility and behavior.

    If these settings do not resolve the issue, consider adjusting the background color or the text color in your document to improve visibility.

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