how do get my cursor back to an arrow

Question

My cursor shows symbols. How do I get it back to an arrow?

Answer 1

Hi,

Just to clarify so I can help you better, are you using a laptop or a desktop, and is your cursor controlled by an external mouse or the touchpad?

Thanks,

Answer 2

To change your cursor back to an arrow in Windows, you can follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the desktop and select Display settings.
2. Scroll down and click on Mouse pointer or Additional mouse options.
3. In the Mouse Properties window, go to the Pointers tab.
4. In the Scheme dropdown menu, select Windows Default (system scheme) or choose Arrow for the cursor type.
5. Click Apply and then OK to confirm the changes.

This should restore your cursor back to the standard arrow icon.

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References:

• Setting the Cursor Image
• Using the Keyboard to Move the Cursor
• About Cursors
• Cursors.Arrow Property