Applies ToWindows 11 Windows 10

Windows gives you a fast way to find your mouse pointer by circling it when you hit the CTRL key on the keyboard. Here's how to set it up:

  1. On the Windows device, right-click the Start menu and then select Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mouse . Or Select the following Bluetooth & devices > Mouse shortcut:Bluetooth & devices > Mouse

  2. In the Bluetooth & devices > Mouse window that opens, under Related settings, select Additional mouse settings.

  3. In the Mouse Properties window that opens:

    1. Select the Pointers Options tab.

    2. Under the Visibility section, select the checkbox Show location of pointer when I press the CTRL key.

    3. Select the OK button.

  4. To see it in action, select the CTRL key on the keyboard.

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