How to make the pointer easier to see when using a mouse or trackpad with iPad

You can make the pointer easier to see when using a mouse or trackpad with iPad by changing its size, color, and contrast.

By Kevin Shaw - Editor
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If you have difficulty seeing or following the pointer when you use a mouse or trackpad with iPad, you can change its size and color so it’s easier to locate on the screen. You can also increase its contrast, hide it automatically, and adjust its animations and scrolling speed.

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control, then adjust any of the following:

  • Increase Contrast
  • Automatically Hide Pointer
  • Color
  • Pointer Size
  • Pointer Animations
  • Trackpad Inertia (available when a supported multi-touch trackpad is connected)
  • Scrolling Speed

To customize the buttons of the pointing device, go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch > Devices.

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Kevin Shaw is a seasoned tech journalist based in Los Angeles with a penchant for all things Apple. He started writing about Apple products in 2007 and it's been a love affair ever since. He has spent over a decade testing and writing about iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple products. In his spare time, he likes nothing more than catching up with the latest news and sports podcasts on the beach.
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