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Q: How do I enlarge the cursor on the sign in page

How do I enlarge the Cursor on the log in page?

iMac (27-inch Mid 2010), OS X Yosemite (10.10)

Posted on Nov 8, 2014 12:42 PM

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Q: How do I enlarge the cursor on the sign in page

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  • by norm123,Helpful

    norm123 norm123 Nov 11, 2014 7:30 AM in response to wally 1360
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    Nov 11, 2014 7:30 AM in response to wally 1360

    Hello Wally,

     

    You can change the size of your cursor for your Mac as a whole by going into System Preferences and click on Accessibility. Once there, click on Display and then drag the cursor size slider to the right to make it bigger. 

     

    OS X Yosemite: Magnify the mouse pointer

    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH18427

     

    Regards,

    -Norm G.  

  • by wally 1360,

    wally 1360 wally 1360 Nov 11, 2014 8:38 AM in response to norm123
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    Nov 11, 2014 8:38 AM in response to norm123

    Thanks Norm, I have been able to enlarge the mouse pointer on my regular pages,  but still can't on the multiple user sign in page where a user logs on to the computer.  At least it many times located in the upper right of the log in screen after waking the computer, but I have considerable difficulty in locating it anywhere else with my eye issues; thanks Wally

  • by Yellowbox,

    Yellowbox Yellowbox Nov 12, 2014 5:39 AM in response to wally 1360
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    Nov 12, 2014 5:39 AM in response to wally 1360

    Hi Wally,

     

    When I wake or start my machine, the cursor is already in the log-in box, waiting for me to type my password. No need to move the mouse pointer or click anywhere. I just type. I am using a MacBook Pro Mid 2012. OS X Yosemite 10.10

     

    Regards,

    Ian.

  • by Yellowbox,

    Yellowbox Yellowbox Nov 12, 2014 5:45 AM in response to wally 1360
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    Nov 12, 2014 5:45 AM in response to wally 1360

    Oops, I just realised that I need to click on my account name to get the log-in box. Sorry.

  • by wally 1360,

    wally 1360 wally 1360 Nov 13, 2014 6:30 AM in response to Yellowbox
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    Nov 13, 2014 6:30 AM in response to Yellowbox

    Thanks Yellowbox,  I have a 27" Imac with 5 users .  When I put it to sleep(bottom middle of screen) the cursor disappears.  Many times I find it in the upper left corner, but since it is only white line outline, it is very difficult for me to find it even by moving the mouse.  When signed on to my account the cursor is large and solid black.  I just need to change it on the sign-on screen if possible.  Thanks, Wally