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Making a mouse pointer larger

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Using computers and software in the Early Years | Computer Tips. | Setting up a desktop for children to use independently. | Making a mouse pointer larger | Downloading CD's to your hard drive. | Websites for practitioners | Websites for Children | Software | Software - 2Simple

You can change the settings of the mouse so that the cursor is larger and therefore more visible for young children gaining mouse control. As well as adding a child sized mouse and finding appropriate software this is one of the things that really helps children gain mouse control.

  • Click on the My Computer icon.

 

  • Click on the control Panel, you will see a selection of icons appear, select mouse.

 

  • A window with mouse properties will appear.

 

  • Click on the Pointers tab and the then go to Scheme.

 

  • Select 'Windows Standard (extra large)

 

  • Click on Apply and then click OK

 

  • The cursor will now be larger.
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