How to Highlight Mouse Pointer Windows 10
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- Опубликовано: 14 июл 2024
- In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how to highlight your mouse cursor to make it easier for your audience to follow your mouse movements and clicks. The two options that I feature in this video are entirely free. Highlighting your mouse pointer is especially valuable during presentations, demos, remote teaching, and screen recording. Follow along to find out how to make this work on Windows 7, 8, and 10. At the end, I also show you how to turn on mouse highlighting within OBS or Open Broadcaster Software.
Quick links to resources called out in the video:
- Cursor editor and Gallery of user created cursors that you can load into Windows: www.rw-designer.com/
- AutoHotKey: Free, open source scripting tool needed for mouse pointer halo: www.autohotkey.com
- Professor Luc Boisvert's cursor highlighter tool: sites.google.com/site/boisver...
- Intro to using the OBS screen recorder: • How to Record Screen o...
- Download OBS screen recorder: obsproject.com/
0:00 Introduction
1:36 Highlight mouse without installing software
7:53 Highlight mouse with software to get additional options
15:52 Capture mouse highlight in OBS when recording screen
17:06 Wrap up
Playlist of all my Screen Recording tutorial videos: • Screen Recording 
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I don't know if you know this, Kevin, but you are saving many teacher's lives during this remote/hybrid learning time. Really a lifesaver!
I've watch a ton of your videos and they helped myself and my colleagues tremendously. Thank you!!
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Another awesome tutorial, Kevin. I normally try to find the shortest tutorials on RUclips but I chose yours (quite a bit longer than I would normally watch) because you've proven to be an awesome, "no-fluff", teacher.
Love that this video is concise and breaks into two parts (software/no software), plainly speaking, it cuts the BS, so thank you so much! Great and easy to follow!
Concise? 18 minutes?
Thanks a million! Beautifully explained and demonstrated, both at the same time. I have been wanting this feature but just could not find it with so many features packed. Your explanation was simple, short and no repetition. Every word was information packed! Sign of a very good presenter. Thanks again!
Thank you Kevin for being an awesome teacher... Your videos help me a lot.
Thank you so much, I've always wanted a highlight on my cursor. You were very informative and helpful. Enjoy all of your videos.
Thank you for spreading the information. This is perfect for me filming tutorials!
You are great! I am the a-typical complete beginner type and struggle with basics at times. But with your videos, I always get it right the first time around! Brilliant!
Wow Kev, thanks for listening to my (and others) request for this topic. It’s great to see you follow through with what you say - I really enjoy creators who provide fab materials. Thanks again from Cherie from OZ.
This is perfect! I could see so many people needing this when showing a tutorial on their screen. Great tutorial Kevin :)
Very True
Oh yes, like myself! I will definitely be doing this.
Basic IT & EDPM with Kerry-Ann Reid-Simpson same! :)
saveUSER I know right! :)
It came out at perfect timing! Great help as well for ppl with some vision trouble with chasing the runaway cursor 👍😎😘
I know I'm late to the party here, but I wanted to thank you for a clear and simple instructional video. These 2 options are both better than what I was previously using.
Tutor with no" bakwaas". Absolutely spectacular guide to have a mouse highlighter. Thank you Kevin! 🙌🔥💯
This is just what I needed for my online video lectures. Many thanks to you Kevin for your clear video, and many thanks to Prof. Luc Boisvert for his script.
I'm glad you like it!
Thanks Kevin. Love all your tutorials, I’m learning so much that’s helping me in delivering my teaching online. A great experience for my learners too. Keep up the great work. Thanks again. Trevor.
@ Kevin Stratvert you are totally incredible in explaining what you know in very short precise and clear manner and also you are so kind that you transmit such a knowledge for free .I have watched a lot of your videos .
Hi Kevin. I just want to say thank you for all the content you produce. I have learned a great deal from you ever since I came across your channel three weeks ago.
Great video and perfect timing as I have a demo in less than an hour to do and this is going to help a ton! Thanks Kevin!
Good timing :)
This is the perfect tutorial! Thanks, Kevin. I always wondered how to highlight your mouse pointer, even when you aren't recording.
Thank you so much Kevin. I have been recording a few videos for my students and was struggling with this. I absolutely love your videos... (have learned 110% of MS Teams from them). You are good at what you do! Thanks for helping us teachers. God bless.
Thanks for the ton of info, for now I just wanted to show my pointer in my OBS slideshow, but I will play around with the other options. You have given me a lot of value over the last couple of years. Cheers!👋🐧
Hi Kevin. I hope you are well. I have been following your channel for a couple of years now and I have learnt so much from you as you make every topic or demonstration so interesting and informative too. Please keep up your invaluable work. Thank You Kind Regards Gary (UK)
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Thank you so much - the first tip to highlight the cursor in Windows was exactly what I needed!
Wow this is amazing, thanks for the clear tutorial! It's a bit weird getting it set up but it works great once you've got it :)
Thank you Kevin, you are brilliant and you come with very good ideas on each video you create
I am big fan of your channel
Thanks for the note Adam!
Awesome, thank you! Just used this for my first “how to” vid!
You have forever earned YT's "Impossible to Troll" award, sir!! This is EASILY the BEST How-To video-of-all. Clear voice, great timing, clear graphics, residual links, non-patronizing or "gollyosky" presentation,.... Nope, I'm VERY-happy to Like. Gracie'!! Buona Fortuna!
This guy's amazing! Thanks so much for your dedication in trying to help us navigate the complexities of material like this.
Yes. It reminds me I did this before a long time ago on mouse pointer to get it bigger and much more visible.
I thank you and Professor Luc Boisvert.
I watched an instruction video from Kevin sometime ago. This time, I searched for a similar topic on YT again and I got terrible videos, UNTIL I saw Kevin again, I knew he could help. Not disappointed as expected!
Thank you Kevin for this and all your other awesome videos. I learn a lot from you!
I can't thank you enough for this.
I think you must Thank Professor Luc Boisvert also.
One of the rare YT channels that one can easily speed up at 1.5
Kevin, I really like your approachable style and clear instructions. Thank you for your work.
Awesome tutorial! So clear and detailed. And it works! Thank you!
Nice and very informative content
Hi Kevin.
Thanks for your videos, they are very helpful!
Is there any way to show which mouse button was pressed?
Is it possible to show that information near the mouse pointer and to set the duration of the message on screen?
Best regards,
A very early follower 😊
Kevin, my day has been made brighter by you and the good professor. Also watched the OBS video and holy cr*p thank you for the easy to follow instructions. Probably two of the best training videos I've ever, although I might add that the first cursor highlight solution pales in comparison to the professor's solution... and, I almost didn't get to the part where you talked about the professor's solution. anyway, thanks again!
Kevin, your videos are so good, I wanna download them all and squirrel them away offline, just in case the internet scorches thru. Thank you for your fantastic work; you are an inspiration!
I just want to let you know that your "get to the point" joke has been appreciated!
After 1:30 min of drawling intro. How about 1:30 seconds, Kevin?
See Thoughty2.
While I type this, at 1:44 you start saying '..let's see how to'.
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😂😂 my oh my! The joke hitting me after a long while
How to zoom in and zoom out when screen recording?
I'll add this to my list. Seems like a lot of people are interested. Stay tuned!
You could use the windows "Magnifier" or use the hotkey "Windows key" and "+"
ZoomIt is great for that. it allows you to also add annotations with different colors, lines, squares, circles, while zoomed in or not. docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/zoomit
You can try Microsoft's Zoomit to accomplish this.
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/zoomit
By using shortcut keys (listed in the download page) it's pretty easy to switch between zoom and normal mode (plus you can annotate the screen if you want).
There is a cool tool which can do that: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/zoomit
Thanks a lot Kevin for this video! It helped me to deliver more professional workshops! Awesome!
Kevin, your videos are so clear and helpful. Thanks
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Why has Microsoft not already included this in the mouse options?
It has to be prioritized along with everything else. I'm sure with so many people working from home now and the need to instruct virtually, this may become a higher priority. Submit the feedback via Feedback Hub on Windows and that'll help with the prioritization. If enough people submit the feedback, that'll help to make sure it gets done.
I've had AutoHotkey for many years. This AHK script is a wonderful addition. Many thanks!
I'm so grateful to the video. I have trouble in my eyes. When at first I started using computer, finding out the cursor was a nightmare for me. This highlighter really helped me in a great way. You always bring us some good content. I appreciate!
How to do *Zoom In and Zoom out* during Recording, I'd *tried Zoom in Software but it's not working* in my *Windows 7.* Sir can you help me with this.
I'll add to my list of videos to cover. High level summary: I use PowerDirector as my editing software and you can insert key frames and define the zoom level for that key frame (most video software includes this capability). I use this for zooming in and out at certain points. It's a little time consuming, but works well. Perhaps a video at some point if enough people are interested.
@@KevinStratvert Please do make a video on this. Zoom in and zoom out
You can try Microsoft's Zoomit to accomplish this.
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/zoomit
By using shortcut keys (listed in the download page) it's pretty easy to switch between zoom and normal mode (plus you can annotate the screen if you want).
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Here's how I do it: ruclips.net/video/W8yCbTlBb0I/видео.html Some viewers have also recommended Zoomit docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/zoomit
The highlight is gone after every reboot. I work with two screens and an extended desktop. The highlighted mouse is caught in one of the screens and refuses to cross.
Obviously it will be because it's enabled by running a script. Is that much of a problem? Just add a shortcut to it somewhere, like how you'd open any other program (except one that autostarts on boot).
Thanks for this Kevin. Being 79 years young it helps me spot the cursor easily Even works way down under in Australia lol.
super helpful. Tried doing this on my own, and I definitely needed help on all the steps you showed
"there's really no risk to your computer"
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Excellent tutorial - just used method #1. Worked like a charm. Very well explained. Thanks!
(Win 10 64 user).....AMAZING!!! Like many below have said about finding away to highlight your mouse, THIS IS THE VIDEO TO WATCH AND FILES TO USE!!!! The programs are freeware, legitimate (my Norton scanned them and had NO issues), and very clear. Once installed and in use, the highlight / halo / other mouse options integrate with WIndows mouse setting so you can add trails, etc...
I downloaded OBS and will use it this wee to record my screen for lectures. In the past I used a program that captures at 20 frames per second which made the captured file look choppy!!
Get these --FREE-- programs!!!
Very, very helpful! So much better than many other videos on the subject I tried to watch.
This has been a super easy video to follow. Thank you for the tips, now I've got a halo cursor which will be helpful for my parents.
This was amazing. I cannot wait to watch more.
Very helpful video, Kevin! I have started recording on OBS and when I searched how to highlight the cursor, this one came up. Thanks for putting this very high quality video together!
Thank you, Kevin! Great job. I now have a lovely blue highlight around all my cursors.
A couple quick notes:
* So critical to make sure you choose cursor downloads that are licensed for your intended use. I found the Read Me files or download screens were great at providing that info. Most business/education help desk Techs will ask before they will open the sacred admin account and add those lovely cursors.
** Renaming the cursor files with an underscore at the beginning is helpful to save having to dig through the long list of windows defaults in Mouse Settings.
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Im vision impaired and just got this all working and what an amazing difference after all these years of struggling to find my cursor even with trails tuned on and in lime green but now with this its amazing thank you so much. wow if you were here in Seattle ide treat you to lunch.
Thank you for getting to the point and using words we can understand!! 👍🏻
This is AMAZING! Been looking for something trustworthy to use for a highlighter and just found this video (2 years late) thank you!
Amazing tutorial! Thank you!
you know how long i wanted to chance my boring mouse settings.... this tutorial is awesome thanks a lot man you're the best.
Thanks a bunch .😍❤
Thank you very much. I have been looking for how to this for so many years. You are an absolute great teacher. Just excellent. Love ur videos. Keep doing them.
Crystal clear tutorial. It works like magic. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this Kevin! I've searched how to do this for so long and I finally came across a good tutorial that doesn't give you a virus or isnt for Windows XP :)
Had this in Camtasia and now on my new computer used for tutorials. Great. Thanks.
I've been looking for this for a while. Thank you!
Ths highlighter is just what I needed. I am an old guy doing design work using a CAD program. The program changes cursers depending on the function that is being used. I was spending a lot of time trying to find the curser. Your tip solved the problem,
Thanks Kevin your efforts much appreciated.
May GOD bless you! I have been searching the Internet for a transparent cursor for a while. Thank you so much for the video; not only do I have a transparent cursor, but I can also control all its attributes. This is going to really help my online teaching. Perhaps the most important feature is the easy way we can turn on or off the cursor halo.
Thanks again and Cheers!
Thanks Kevin, you're a great help. I was just about to do my presentation and you saved the day.
Thank you, Kevin! You're a GREAT teacher!
thank you so much i have been looking for focus cursor it really helps me
Thank you, this will be helpful in my classes
At first i got the highlight cursor for my online class, then I also downloaded this really cute bread cursor! I love this video and I love to customize everything on my computer!!
Awesomely detailed tutorial. Thanks a million!!
Thanks Kevin, in my opinion one of the best tutors if not The Best I have come across on you tube of anywhere else for that matter. Cheers Mate and Keep up the top work , many thanks :-)
Great video. Thorough but not excessive.
This was hugely helpful, thank you SO much.
Came here once and took the first (no install) version and came back after a month for the installed one. Both fine! Thanks a lot :)
This video was super useful! Currently developing a school concept that needed this. Thank you!
Every tutorial and tip, Top notch....cheers Kev.
Followed your download, works great! Thanks
Nice quality-of-life-upgrade, thanks!
THANK YOU.....You have no idea how much this helps!!!!!
Thank you very much Kevin for telling how to highlight the cursor
Thanks... so easy when someone teaches you!
Thanks, just what I was looking for. Have a client presentation next week. This will be super helpful 👍
This has changed my life Kevin! You are the best of the best of the best
Thank you! Thank you!. I'm about to start using OBS and didn't know how folks had their cursor highlighted. Thanks for the tutorial!
You are the best always finding what I need in your videos. Thanks Kevin
The second option is indeed the best given that it gives the option of highlighter and focus and also hotkeys to switch between the two. Thanks a lot for this video.
THANKS A LOT
I Was searching since 2 weeks but tonight i found it, and now I have done
Excellent, very comprehensive instructions.
I have learned so much from your channel. Can´t thank you enough!!
Many ThanksKevin - works great!
Kevin, every time I read a caption of a cideo to you, i git impressed and stunned of how amazing and helpful you are. You think of tiny things so big hot thank you dear. Please go on you are successful and deserve this. All love from Syria♡♡♡♡