is there a way to get rid of the blue cursor box

Cap Lock + ESC

I hate the blue cursor box that comes up while I am typing. Can it be disabled along with the large blue box that highlights when the mouse is used.

Close, exit, and get rid of the Narrator; the annoying blue box disappears and the sound level also increases.

I have the same problem.  I hate the blue rectangle that NEVER goes away.

Yes, I closed narrator.  But it's back I guess.  

I am simply startled that Microsoft is still struggling with this obviously terrible decision to put blue lines on the screen.  I'm going to my garage right now to smash my thumb with a hammer so that I can feel better...

Hi Lynne,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and we are happy to assist you on this issue.

As per the query description, it looks like you get a blue cursor box while typing and it gets highlighted when the mouse is used.

I would like to gather some information on this issue to help you in a better way:

1. Where exactly do you get this blue cursor box error while typing?
2. Is it specific to any particular application on the computer or while typing online?

I would suggest you to send us the screen shot of the issue. You can send us the screen shot on Skydrive:

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itproui/thread/4fc10639-02db-4665-993a-08d865088d65

Please reply us with more information to help you further on this issue.

Do let us know if you have any other Windows related query.

I finally solved this. It isn't to do with Narrator but is in the ease of access setting. Go to  Other Options and check your cursor thickness. Mine was up to highest (who knows how or why). Turn it all the way down and it is wonderful!