Cursor issue , Cursor issue with office app , office 365

Cursor issue , Cursor issue with office app , office 365

mouse cursor disappears in Microsoft Office apps (like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint) on Windows 11
Fixes You Can Try
 
1. Disable Smart Cursoring in Word
This setting can cause the cursor to vanish while typing.
Steps-
1. Open Word.
2. Go to File > Options.
3. Click Advanced.
4. Under Editing options, uncheck 'Use smart cursoring'.
5. Click OK.


2. Change Text Cursor Thickness
Sometimes the cursor is too thin to be visible.
Steps-
1. Press 'Win + S' or open setting and search for Text Cursor.
2. Adjust the Text Cursor Thickness slider to make it more visible.


3. Reset Mouse Pointer Scheme
Switching to a more visible pointer can help.
Steps-
1. Open Control Panel > Mouse.
2. Go to the Pointers tab.
3. Under Text Select, click Browse.
4. Choose 'beam_r.cur' and click Open.
5. Click Apply and OK.


4. Disable Animated Controls
This can help if the cursor disappears during animations.
Steps-
1. Press 'Win + S', search for Advanced system settings.
2. Go to Performance Settings.
3. Uncheck 'Animate controls and elements inside windows'.
4. Click Apply and OK.

5. Update or Reinstall Mouse Drivers
Outdated drivers can cause cursor glitches.
Steps-
1. Open Device Manager.
2. Expand Mice and other pointing devices.
3. Right-click your mouse > Update driver.
4. Or choose Uninstall device.
5. Then restart your PC.