Windows Cursor Icon Today

A thin crosshair used for pixel-perfect tasks.

Select a cursor state (e.g., "Normal Select") and click to choose a new .cur or .ani file. File Formats for Developers Windows Cursor Icon

Every cursor icon has a "hotspot"—the specific pixel (usually the tip of the arrow) that registers the click. Where to Find Custom Sets A thin crosshair used for pixel-perfect tasks

If you want to move beyond the default Windows look, you can download "Cursor Packs" from community sites like: or Custom) and size.

If you are a developer or designer creating your own icons, Windows supports: Standard static cursor file. .ani: Animated cursor file format.

From here, you can change the pointer color (Black, White, Inverted, or Custom) and size.