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Is there a way to make the cursor disappear while I type?

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The mouse pointer can typically be hidden via a setting in the mouse settings in control panel. The actual text cursor or 'caret' cannot be hidden.

Is there a way to make the cursor disappear while I type?

It depends on which cursor.

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The mouse pointer (which is often appears as a cursor) is typically controlled
by the mouse settings in control panel. Exactly how varies depending on the manufacturer
of your mouse, but for example on my machine (with a Microsoft Bluetooth wireless
mouse) it’s in Control Panel, Mouse,

Pointer Options tab. In
there is a checkbox for Hide pointer while typing.

I’ve not been able to find an option to make the system cursor (also known
as a caret) disappear while typing.

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7 comments on “Is there a way to make the cursor disappear while I type?”

  2. I cannot recall how to make the cursor disappear when I am typing. I believe there is a control panel or preference setting somewhere for this, but I have forgotten where is is. Can you point me to the place where these settings can be made?

    Reply

  4. go to control pannel then printers and other hardware then mouse then it will open up a window on
    mouse properties then click on the pointer options tab and the seecond line from the bottom will be hide pointer while typing and check it

    Reply

  7. hi, i was looking at this persons myspace pics, and whenever i rolled the mouse over them, the pics turned into the mirrored version of that pic. it just turns from right to left, and i wanted to know how i can do that with my pics?

    thanks for anything. 🙂

    Reply

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