How to Change Cursor Size in Mac OS X

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open System Preferences.

   If this isn't on your Dock, click the apple symbol () in the top left corner of your screen.
   
   Select System Preferences from the drop-down menu.
   
   These instructions are for Mac OS
   10.8 Mountain Lion,
   10.9 Mavericks,
   10.10 Yosemite, and
   10.11 El Capitan.
   
   If you have an earlier version of Mac OS X, skip down to the next section.
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   Step 2: Click Accessibility.

   Look for a blue circle with a white stick figure inside.
   
   If you don't see it, type "Accessibility" into the search bar at the top of the window.
   
   This will highlight the right button. , This option is next to a picture of a desktop screen. , Click, hold, and drag the slider to the right to increase your cursor size. , If you are using
   10.11 El Capitan, you should see another feature underneath the cursor size bar: "Shake mouse pointer to locate." If this box is checked, the cursor will briefly expand in size when you move the mouse rapidly.This feature is not available in
   10.10 or earlier.
   
   A circular motion seems to work better than side-to-side movement.
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   Step 3: Select Displays on the left pane.

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   Step 4: Slide the Cursor Size bar.

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   Step 5: Learn about the mouse shaking option.

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