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Disappearing Cursor

Ruth Dean 0 Reputation points
2026-05-17T17:38:04.6+00:00

My cursor is always disappearing, and I cannot get it back

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
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  1. John Jefferson Doyon 69,585 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-05-17T18:22:59.05+00:00

    Hi, I'm John! I will help you with this.

    To help narrow down the issue:

    1. Are you referring to the mouse pointer or the text cursor (I-beam) when typing?
    2. Does it disappear everywhere, or only in certain parts of the screen or specific apps?
    3. Also, when the cursor disappears, does moving the mouse or pressing Ctrl make it show again temporarily?

    Click "Add comment" to let me know.

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  2. Q&A Assist
    2026-05-17T17:38:19.8433333+00:00
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    Try these steps to stop the cursor from disappearing and make it easier to see in Windows 11:

    1. Turn off auto‑hide while typing
      1. Open Settings.
      2. Go to Bluetooth & devices > Mouse.
      3. Select Additional mouse settings to open Mouse Properties.
      4. Go to the Pointer Options tab.
      5. Under Visibility, clear (uncheck) Hide pointer while typing.
      6. Apply and OK, then close and reopen any apps where the cursor was disappearing.
    2. Make the mouse pointer larger and higher contrast
      1. Open Settings.
      2. Go to Accessibility > Mouse pointer and touch.
      3. Under Mouse pointer style, choose a color that clearly contrasts with the screen.
      4. Use the Size slider to make the pointer larger.
      5. Optionally, enable pointer enhancements like trails if available so it is easier to track.
    3. Improve the text cursor visibility If the text caret (the blinking text cursor) is what disappears:
      1. Press Windows logo key + U or open Settings.
      2. Go to Accessibility > Text cursor.
      3. Turn on Text cursor indicator.
      4. Adjust the Size slider so the indicator is clearly visible.
      5. Choose an indicator color that stands out from the background.

    If the cursor still disappears only in a specific app (for example, Outlook or another Microsoft 365 app), close and reopen that app or restart the PC, as some cursor issues in apps are under active investigation.

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