We have figured out quite a few ways to customize your mouse pointer. Let us walk through those step-by-step.
Customizing cursor on macOS MontereyChange mouse pointer using third-party apps
Customizing cursor on macOS Monterey
Apple has simplified mouse cursor customization with macOS Monterey. Now, if you wish to change your mouse pointer to any color or change the color of its outline so that it is easily visible while passing over crosshairs, shapes, or insertion points, you can do it with a few quick and simple steps. Let us walk through the process of changing the pointer outline color first.
How to change the pointer outline color
How to change mouse cursor color
Change mouse pointer using third-party apps
As Apple did not allow many provisions to change the mouse pointer in all the macOS released before Monterey, there are many apps that enable users to change their mouse pointers. Of all the apps, Mousescape is our pick of choice due to its easy accessibility and user-friendly nature.
How to change your pointer using Mousescape
Mousescape is an intuitive third-party application allowing you to customize your mouse pointer to virtually anything. Without further ado, let us look at how to operate Mousescape on your Mac.
How to create your cursor pack using Mousescape
If you cannot find a cursor pack of your choice, Mousescape allows you to create one from scratch.
Custom cursor Chrome extension
If you use Chrome while working, all you need to do to change your mouse pointer is install the custom cursor Chrome extension. While the first method is only available on the macOS Monterey, it allows limited customization in pointer outline color and pointer color. The third method is subject to using Google Chrome on your Mac. The second option, i.e., Mousescape, offers you the best possible customization solution. Did you know you can use your iPhone as a mouse? The trick is very useful in emergencies. Which of these ways worked best for you? Are there any other methods that you use to customize your mouse pointer? Let us know in the comments. Read more:
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