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:
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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
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In the Bluetooth & devices > Mouse window that opens, under Related settings, select Additional mouse settings.
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In the Mouse Properties window that opens:
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Select the Pointers Options tab.
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Under the Visibility section, select the checkbox Show location of pointer when I press the CTRL key.
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Select the OK button.
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To see it in action, select the CTRL key on the keyboard.
Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.
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On the Windows device, right-click the Start menu and then select Settings > Devices > Mouse . Or Select the following Mouse shortcut:Mouse
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In the Mouse window that opens, under Related settings, select Additional mouse options.
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In the Mouse Properties window that opens:
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Select the Pointers Options tab.
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Under the Visibility section, select the checkbox Show location of pointer when I press the CTRL key.
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Select the OK button.
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To see it in action, select the CTRL key on the keyboard.
