The pointer, selector icon . . . has changed from an arrow to a round dot, how to return to arrow?

I have looked all over the SETTINGS details and find nothing other than some ability to change the LOOK of the pointer. It appears that the pointer changed overnight to a round transparent dot from the arrow. How can it be returned to original arrow? Is this from some iOS update and beyond my control now?


iPad Pro, 17

Posted on Feb 22, 2024 3:49 PM

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Posted on Feb 22, 2024 4:01 PM

The on-screen cursor is - as you have observed - a large dot. This dot is customisable for size and colour, however its style cannot be changed to an arrow-pointer.


Information about customising the Mouse/Trackpad pointer can be found here:

Use a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad with your iPad – Apple Support


Apple invites submission of comments and feature requests via its Product Feedback portal. For iPad and iPadOS:

Feedback - iPad - Apple

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Feb 22, 2024 4:01 PM in response to bgschreiber

The on-screen cursor is - as you have observed - a large dot. This dot is customisable for size and colour, however its style cannot be changed to an arrow-pointer.


Information about customising the Mouse/Trackpad pointer can be found here:

Use a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad with your iPad – Apple Support


Apple invites submission of comments and feature requests via its Product Feedback portal. For iPad and iPadOS:

Feedback - iPad - Apple

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