Set the thickness of the blinking cursor

You can set the thickness of the blinking cursor to make it easier to see where your cursor is located on screen.

Mouse actionsKeyboard actions
1

To open the Ease of Access Center, select:

  • Start.
  • Control Panel.
  • Ease of Access.
  • Ease of Access Center.

To open the Ease of Access Center, press:

  • Windows logo key Windows logo key+U.
2

Under Explore all settings, select:

  • Make the computer easier to see.

Under Explore all settings, select:

  • Make the computer easier to see by pressing TAB, then ENTER.
3

Under Make things on the screen easier to see, select:

  • A number from 1 to 20 from the drop-down list to Set the thickness of the blinking cursor.

Note: You can preview your selection in the Preview box.

  • Select Save.

Under Make things on the screen easier to see, select:

  • A number from 1 to 20 from the drop-down list to Set the thickness of the blinking cursor by pressing ALT+B, and then the arrow keys.

Note: You can preview your selection in the Preview box.

  • Select Save by pressing ALT+S.
Screenshot of cursor options