How to Make Focus Rectangle Thicker in Windows 10

By Sophia | Last Updated June 04, 2025

The focus rectangle—also known as the focus indicator or dotted outline—highlights the currently selected item when navigating through Windows using the keyboard. If you find the default focus rectangle too thin or hard to see, Windows 10 offers an option to make it thicker for better visibility.

Steps to make focus rectangle thicker in Windows 10:

Step 1: Open Ease of Access Center .

Step 2: Choose Make the computer easier to see in the settings.

choose make the computer easier to see

Step 3: Check the box labeled Make the focus rectangle thicker under Make things on the screen easier to see.

select make the focus rectangle thicker

After that, you can set the thickness of the blinking cursor. Just click the down arrow behind it , and select a value from 1 to 20. Finally, click the Apply and then OK button to save the changes.

set cursor thickness

Troubleshooting: Unable to Adjust Focus Rectangle Thickness

If you encounter issues where the focus rectangle remains thick despite changes:

Check for Conflicting Accessibility Settings: Ensure that other settings in the Ease of Access Center aren't overriding your preferences.

Update Graphics Drivers: Outdated or incompatible graphics drivers can cause display anomalies. You can go to disk management to update the graphic drivers.

Create a New User Profile: If you suspect a corrupted user profile, try creating a new one to check if the issue is profile-related.

Conclusions

By following the steps outlined above, you can enhance the visibility of the focus rectangle in Windows 10, making navigation more accessible and user-friendly.

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