How to Make a Mouse Pointer Invisible

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You can hide the mouse pointer icon while you type.

Sometimes seeing the mouse pointer icon on the screen when you are trying to work can be annoying. Luckily, you can hide this distraction. By instructing your computer to make the mouse pointer invisible when you are typing, you can clear this unwanted image from the screen and concentrate on your task at hand.

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Step 1

Click on the "Start" button, and click on "Control Panel."

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Step 2

Click on "Mouse" underneath the section that says "Hardware and Sound."

Step 3

Click on the "Pointer Options" tab at the top of the screen.

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Step 4

Click the box next to the "Hide Pointer While Typing" option. This option is located in the "Visibility" portion of the screen.

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Step 5

Click "Ok" to save the changes.

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