How to Show Pointer Location with Ctrl Key in Windows 10

By Hally | Last Updated May 22, 2025

Have you encountered such a situation that you can't find where the pointer is on your computer screen at some point? If yes, you won't have to keep your eyes open to locate it because you can use the Ctrl key to show the pointer location immediately. Now, continue reading to see how to make it.

How to show pointer location with Ctrl key:

Step 1: Open Mouse Properties.

Type mouse and click Mouse settings in the list. In the left sidebar, select Mouse. On the right, click on Additional mouse options under Related settings.

Step 2: Complete the setting in Pointer Options.

In the Mouse Properties dialog box, open Pointer Options, select Show location of pointer when I press the CTRL key and tap OK.

Now, whenever you press the Ctrl key, a visual indicator (a concentric circle) will appear around your mouse pointer, helping you locate it quickly.

Show Location of Pointer When I Press the Ctrl Key not Working

First of all, you should ensure that the setting is enabled in the Mouse Properties window as described above.

Still Having Issues? Some applications, like OBS Studio, may interfere with this feature. For instance, OBS might not capture the pointer highlight when using certain capture methods.

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