This article explains how you can fix if your mouse cursor (also called pointer) randomly disappears. More specifically, the real focus of this problem is that the cursor becomes invisible and that makes the Mac unusable.
This is an important problem. Your mouse cursor or pointer is a graphical image on your screen that mimics the movements of your mouse. This is how you interact with your Mac. If your cursor or pointer goes missing, your enjoyment of your Mac and your interaction with it will be diminished. If you are having this problem too, then this article is for you.
This problem is known to happen randomly. There may be several issues that cause this. Please try the troubleshooting steps below in order. After trying each step, test to see if you’ve fixed your missing pointer issue.
Then adjust the Cursor size in the right. Make sure you enable the Shake mouse pointer to locate option. This option could help you bring the cursor back when you quickly move the mouse pointer and make the cursor bigger. Fix 3: Reset NVRAM or PRAM. NVRAM (non-volatile random-access memory) is a small amount of memory in Mac that stores certain. Cursor Zoom is a System Preference plugin to control the cursor size! This product is in maintenance mode, as the functionality that it provides is now built in to Mac OS X 10.4. Control the pointer using Mouse Keys on Mac. When you turn on Mouse Keys on your Mac, you can move the mouse pointer and press the mouse button using the keyboard or a numeric keypad. The following illustration shows the keys to use on a keyboard (the keys on the left) and on a numeric keypad (the keys on the right) when Mouse Keys is on. A simplified solution is to simply hit Command-H, which is the Hide command that we are already familiar with. Not only will the PC window disappear, but you automatically get the Mac mouse back. On return to the PC window, the PC cursor is automatically there waiting for you.
1. This happens to me too. For me, I usually do two things to fix:
I quickly keep moving the mouse back and forth (or quickly move my finger on the trackpad), this will briefly make the pointer bigger. This helps me to locate my cursor.
I replace the batteries, this usually fixes my problem.
2. On your keyboard press Command + Tap (hold Command then press Tab) to summon a quick application switcher. Switch to the Finder (or to another app). Is your cursor working in Finder or in another app? Then hit Command + Tap again to return to the original app. This may bring back your cursor.
3. Test to see if opening the Force Quit window will bring back the cursor. Since your mouse does not seem to be working, press the Command + Option + Escape keys together.
4. Is cursor is missing in one app? Try force quitting the app by pressing the Command + Option + Escape keys. If the mouse is gone in all apps, then force quit all apps that are running. Please note that you may lose unsaved data when you force quit an app.
Furthermore, if you keep experiencing this problem with a particular app, the problem may be the app. You may want to contact the app developer for further help.
5. Restart your Mac. You can easily restart your Mac by clicking the Restart option from the Apple menu.
6. Change your cursor size. Here is how:
Click System Preferences from the Apple menu.
Click Accessibility.
Click Display.
Click the Cursor tab.
And change the size by dragging the slider.
7. Reset NVRAM or PRAM. Here is how:
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Turn off your Mac.
Turn on your Mac and immediately press and enter these keys together: Option + Command + P + and R.
Keep holding these keys for 20 seconds.
You can release the keys when you hear the second chime sound (if your Mac is making startup sounds) or when you see the Apple logo appears and disappears for the second time.
8. If you are still having the problem, restart your Mac in Safe Mode to find out that there are no third-party apps causing the problem. Here is how:
Turn off your Mac.
Turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold the Shift key.
Keep holding the Shift key until you see the login screen.
Login.
Now you Mac is in Safe Mode. In Safe Mode, your computer will appear to be the same but slower. Does your cursor work?
In either case, restart your Mac normally to exit Safe Mode.
9. Reset the System Management Controller (SMC).
If you are still having this problem, contact Apple. You may want to make an appointment at the Apple Genius Bar for service. Apple also offers live chat support. And lastly, you may want to check your warranty status.
Downloading free cursors (mouse pointers)
This library contains computer mouse cursors for Microsoft Windows systems. There are two types of cursors supported directly by Windows operating systems: static (.cur) and animated (.ani). Both types are present in this library. Learn how to download cursors.
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Cursor junkyard
Not everybody uploads enough cursors to create a cursor sets. Such submittions end up on the cursor junkyard. Despite the name, there are some worthy pieces. Check them out.
How to change the mouse pointer?
If you change your cursors frequently, consider using a free tool that allows you to change cursor from Windows Explorer context menu. Beside changing cursors one by one, the tool also allows exporting and importing cursor schemes.
If you do not want to install any software, just click on Control Panel in Start menu, then double-click the Mouse icon and switch to Pointer tab. Here you can change the cursors used by Windows in different situations to the downloaded ones.
Adding your cursors to the library
If you are an author of a cursor or cursor set, you may present your work to visitors of this web site. To add your cursors to the library:
Get RealWorld Cursor Editor (it's free).
Open a cursor file, and click the command 'Cursor'->'Add to Online Library' from application menu.
When uploading, please use the same email address associated with your account on this server.
Carefully choose file name and fill in the description. This helps people to find your cursor when using the search box.
The cursors are by default added to the 'Junkyard'. If you have already added multiple cursors with similar theme and you would like to have them turned into a cursor set, register or login and return to this page.
Important: only cursor authors or copyright holders may add cursor to the library. If you are using pictures downloaded from internet to create cursors, you must make sure the author of the pictures allows this use of their work.
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If you have found that someone has used your pictures and added them to the library without your permission, contact us immediately at [email protected] and they will be removed.
Important: always create 32x32 pixels cursors unless you have a serious reason not to. While it is possible to make cursors of non-standard size, Windows will automatically resample them decreasing image quality.