How to Easily Find Your Mouse Pointer on Windows 11 and 10

Displays are getting bigger and better every year, so it's no wonder we sometimes lose track of the tiny mouse pointer on the screen. If you are using multiple displays, finding that tiny white mouse pointer becomes even more difficult. But don't worry, we have got you covered! In this article, we will show you how to quickly find your mouse pointer on Windows 11 and 10 screens with just a single click using native and third-party options.

Find Your Mouse Pointer on Windows

If you are tired of searching for your mouse pointer manually, we have some handy solutions for you. Let's take a look:

1. Find Your Mouse Pointer Using Native Options

Windows comes with a hidden setting that allows you to quickly find the location of your mouse pointer. And the best part? It's completely free and built-in.

1. Click on the Windows icon, search for “Settings,” and open it.

   

2. In the Settings app, click on “Bluetooth and devices” in the sidebar, then select the “Mouse” option.

   

3. Under the Mouse settings, click on “Additional mouse settings.”

   

4. It will open the Mouse Properties window. Select the “Pointer Options” tab.

5. Enable the toggle next to “Show location of the pointer when I press the CTRL key.”

   

6. Finally, click on “Apply” and then “OK” to save the changes. You can close the Settings app after that.

   

Moving forward, to locate your mouse pointer, simply press the Ctrl button on your keyboard. You should see a circle animation around your mouse pointer on the screen, making it much easier to find.

2. Find Your Mouse Pointer Using PowerToys

While the native option is great, using PowerToys provides some unique advantages. It grabs more attention than a normal circle, allows you to control the appearance and behavior of the circle, and lets you customize the activation method.

1. First, download the PowerToys app from GitHub. Alternatively, you can download it from the Microsoft Store, but it might be a few versions behind.

2. On the GitHub page, scroll down to the Assets section. If your PC has an X64 processor, click on “Power Toys Setup X64.” If you have an ARM processor, click on “Power Toys Setup ARM64.” Save the setup file.

   

3. Install PowerToys by opening the downloaded file, enabling the checkbox next to “I agree to the license terms and conditions,” and clicking on “Install.” Follow the prompts to complete the installation process.

   

4. Open PowerToys and click on the “Mouse Utilities” option in the sidebar.

5. Enable the toggle next to “Enable Find My Mouse.”

   

6. Choose either the “Press Left Control Twice” option or the “Shake Mouse” option as the activation method. This feature will help you find your mouse pointer when you use the selected shortcut.

   

7. Once done, use the chosen method to find your mouse pointer. It will throw a spotlight on your mouse pointer, making it much easier to locate.

   

8. If you want to customize the appearance of the spotlight, click on the “Appearance & behavior” option. From here, you can adjust the background color, spotlight color, radius, opacity, animation, and more.

   

That's it! Now, whenever you use the activation shortcut, a spotlight will appear around your mouse pointer according to your customized appearance.

In case you want to exclude certain apps from PowerToys, you can do so. This way, when you are using those excluded apps, Find My Mouse will not activate and show a spotlight around the pointer.

Conclusion

The native option is good enough for most users, but PowerToys takes it a step further. Not only can you customize the spotlight around your mouse pointer, but you also gain access to a range of other useful tools and features. So go ahead and give these methods a try to easily find your mouse pointer on Windows 11 and 10 screens.