How to Change Pointer Color on Mac

While the black pointer with a white outline is classic but is not always the easiest to see. Your Mac wallpaper can make it even harder if the color is similar. Learning how to change the pointer color on Mac will help you pick out the cursor much easier.

  1. In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()
  2. From the Apple menu select System Preferences
  3. On the system preferences select Accessibility
  4. On the left-hand side of accessibility select Display
  5. Now on the display box select the Pointer tab
  6. Select Pointer outline color to choose the pointer outline color
  7. Now select Pointer fill color to choose the pointer color fill

It is not always easy following along with a how-to with a simple list. So I have the how-to with pictures and, if you look below, even video instructions.

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Step 1. In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()

Mac Menu Bar
Mac Menu Bar

Step 2. From the Apple menu select System Preferences

Apple Menu
Apple Menu

Step 3. On the system preferences select Accessibility

System Preferences > Accessibility
System Preferences > Accessibility

Step 4. On the left-hand side of accessibility select Display

Step 5. Now on the display box select the Pointer tab

Accessibility > Display
Accessibility > Display

Step 6. Select Pointer outline color to choose the pointer outline color

Step 7. Now select Pointer fill color to choose the pointer color fill

Accessibility > Display > Pointer
Accessibility > Display > Pointer

If you are still struggling to see your Mac pointer after changing the color then you will want to learn How to Make Your Mac’s Cursor Bigger.

How to Change Pointer Color on Mac Video

If you are someone who prefers video then I have you covered with this simple-to-follow video on How to Change Pointer Color on Mac