How To Get Cursor Back On Mac?

Do you ever use your Mac and a OS X, and suddenly you can't find your cursor?! It just disappears. No matter what you do (and I'm sure you've tried EVERYTHING) to get the cursor back, it won't appear! You probably think your mac is broken! However, there's a simple way to fix this by installing an app that will allow you have keyboard cursor or Trackpad Cursor.

Sometimes the cursor of your Mac may disappear. It happens all of a sudden for an uncommon reason and interrupts your work. But, do not worry. It often occurs with many Mac users and in this article, we will discuss a few solutions for fixing this problem.

Using Keyboard Commands

1. Press the command.
2. Hold the Command and Tab keys together for few seconds.

Restarting the macOS

Another way is to hold the Command, Option, Escape keys together and force quit the applications. Restarting your Mac can also help you to get the cursor back. For that;

1. Go to the Apple menu from the top bar of the Mac desktop.
2. Scroll down and press Restart.

Using the Accessibility Option

Another easy way is to adjust the mouse or cursor size on your Mac. For that;

1. Go to the Apple menu.
2. Scroll down and select the System Preferences option. A new window will pop up.
3. Click on Accessibility.
4. Select the Display option from the left sidebar of the new window.
5. Now you can see an option named Cursor size.
6. Adjust the cursor size according to your need.
   It will make your cursor visible again.

Adjusting Zoom Settings

Adjusting zoom settings under Accessibility can also help you to make your mouse pointer visible. For that:

1. Click on the Apple Menu.
2. Select System Preferences.
3. Go to Accessibility.
4. Select the Zoom option from the left sidebar.
5. Now Uncheck both “Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Zoom” and “Use Scroll Gesture with Modifier Keys to Zoom”.

Force Restarting

If you are still not succeeded, you can try the force restart option.

1. Press and Hold the Command+ Control+ Power Button/ Touch ID until the screen of your Mac goes Blank.
2. Restart your Mac.

Now, you should get back your Cursor.

Unselecting Options under the Trackpad

Sometimes unselecting some options under the Trackpad helps to find the disappeared cursor.

1. Go to Apple Menu.
2. Select Track Pad.
3. Select More Gesture from the top of the window.
4. Uncheck the box for Swipe Between Pages and Swipe between full-screen apps and Mission Control.

Resetting NVRAM or PRAM

If you are still trying hard and the above processes are not working you can reset NVRAM or PRAM. This option may help you to get back your cursor. For this process;

1. Turn off your Mac by pressing the power button.
2. Immediately press and hold the Option + Command + P + R keys and keep holding these keys for 20 seconds.
3. Release these keys when you hear the second chime sound or the Apple logo appears and disappears for the second time.

And, you will see the cursor.

Using a Function Key

Some Mac users have said that clicking on the F3 Key helped to get back the disappeared mouse cursor.

1. Click the F3 key five to ten times and you may get back the cursor.

Using the Trackpad

The next solution is for the user who uses a trackpad. You can find the disappeared mouse cursor by shaking the mouse or moving your finger on the trackpad quickly.

For getting your disappeared cursor back:

1. Shake your Mac.
2. Move your finger on Trackpad as soon as possible.

Once you are done, you can see the lost mouse cursor.

Alternatively,

1. Right-click on the main screen of your Mac. Or,
2. Use three fingers on your trackpad to swipe up.

 This may also help you to get back the mouse cursor.

Summary: Get Cursor Back on Mac

• Press the function (fn) key on your keyboard.
• Shake your mouse back and forth really fast.
• Run your finger along the trackpad in a swirling motion to see if the cursor appears.
• Try another mouse or trackpad.