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Choose the Width and Blink Rate of the Cursor in Windows XP

created by , 26. 03. 2012

You can adjust the blink rate of your cursor and its width on screen. These options can help make the cursor easier to see on screen or less distracting for people who have vision or seizure disorder accessibility needs. This procedure tells you how to set the cursor width and blink rate through Accessibility Options in Control Panel.

 

Inputs / Conditions / Prerequisites

Windows XP

Steps
  • 1

    On the Start menu:

    • Select Control Panel.
  • 2

    In Control Panel:

    • Be sure you are in Classic View (all Control Panel icons are showing).
    • If not, under Control Panel in the left pane, select Switch to Classic View.
    • Select Accessibility Options.
  • 3

    In the Accessibility Options dialog box:

    • Select the Display tab.
  • 4

    On the Display tab, in the Cursor Options area:

    • Adjust the Blink Rate by moving the slider left for slower, right for faster.
    • Adjust the Width by moving the slider left for narrower, right for wider.
    • Select OK to save your settings and close the dialog box.
  • 5

    To close Control Panel:

    • Select the Close button.
Outputs
Changed Width and Blink rate of the Cursor in Windows XP
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