Cursor in excel too large

Question

I had some sort of an update this morning when I opened a workbook.  Ever since my cursor is huge - as a plus sign, arrow or four way arrow.  I can't change it to a normal size and it interferes with my work.  Can you help me change it back?

Answer 1

I also had this issue and I was able to fix it on excel, it wasn't a mouse properties issue. At the bottom right corner, click where it says "display settings" and switch it to "optimize for compatibility". You will then have to close out of excel/word/all other office software, and re-open. This should fix your problem.

Answer 2

Hi Marilyn,

Given the situation, I would suggest you check if the cursor is in the default size via Control Panel >Mouse >Pointers >Scheme as shown in the figure below: 

If the issue remains after checking the settings, I would like to confirm the following information:

1.Does the issue only occur in Excel? How about other Office applications?

2.Does the issue occur in the certain workbook or all workbooks? If you create a new workbook, is the cursor size changed?

3.Please share your current Excel version (Product name and Full version number) with for checking on our side.

Regards,

Eli

Answer 3

Hi Marilyn,

May I know if you need further assistance?

Regards,

Eli

Answer 4

Hi LChiarello,

Thank you for your sharing.

@Marilyn,

If the issue cannot be fixed, you could refer to LChiarello's suggestion to see if it works on your end.

Regards,

Eli

Answer 5

Hi - I'm having this same problem and can't find the "display settings" in the bottom right corner of my Excel screen.  Can you provide a description of the icon I'm looking for or additional information on how to find it?  Thanks so much - this ginormous cross on my spreadsheets makes it hard to work.