However, there are a couple of ways to make the Mac pointer larger so that it’s easier to spot.
Accessibility Preference Pane
The Mac has long included a system preferences pane that allows Mac users with vision or hearing difficulties to configure the computer’s graphical interface elements to meet their needs. This includes the ability to control the display’s contrast, zoom in to see details of smaller objects, display captions where appropriate, and provide a voiceover. It also controls the cursor size, so you can adjust the size to one that works better for you. If you occasionally hunt for the mouse or trackpad cursor, the Accessibility preference pane is the place to change the cursor size. After you set a size in the preferences, the cursor stays that way until you change it again.
Enlarge the Cursor Size Permanently on a Mac
Make the cursor pointer just the right size for your eyes.
Enlarge the Cursor Temporarily With Shake to Find
Wait, there’s more. In OS X El Capitan, Apple added a feature to dynamically resize the cursor temporarily when you have difficulty finding it on your display. With no official name given by Apple for this feature, it’s referred to as “Shake to Find.” This feature helps you locate the cursor on the screen when it’s hard to see. Shaking the mouse back and forth or moving your finger on the trackpad to and fro causes the cursor to enlarge temporarily, making it easy to spot on your display. When you stop the shaking motion, the cursor reverts to its original size, as set in the Accessibility preference pane. To activate Shake to Find, place a check mark in the box next to Shake mouse pointer to locate in the Accessibility preference pane. It’s located above the Cursor size slider. With the check box filled in, give the mouse a shake or shake your finger across the trackpad. The faster you shake, the larger the cursor becomes. Stop shaking, and the cursor returns to its normal size. A horizontal shake works best for increasing the cursor size.
Shaking and Cursor Size
If you use OS X El Capitan or later, you may find that you don’t need to enlarge the cursor. The Shake to Find feature may be all you need. It’s a trade-off between the two: more shaking or a larger cursor. Give it a try; you’re bound to find the combination that best suits your needs.
