Windows 8: Resize the mouse pointer

In Windows 8 you can easily change the size of the mouse pointer and thus achieve better usability. This practical tip shows you where you can find the appropriate option.

Adjust mouse pointer size in Windows

1. Go to the desktop and right click on an empty space. Open the "Customize" option.
2. In this window, go to "Change mouse pointer" in the top left.
3. Click on the selection field under "Scheme". Here are all available mouse pointers from Windows 8 listed (see picture).
4. All enlarged mouse pointers are marked with the bracketed "large", "very large" or "extra large". Select the pointer you like the most and click "OK" to finalize the change.

In Windows 8 you can also enlarge other elements such as texts or window frames. You can read more about this in this practical tip.