The Windows text cursor indicator helps you locate the insertion point in a document. That is the position where the next character will appear, which is different from the mouse pointer moving across the screen. If you repeatedly click a paragraph just to find your place, this setting is worth trying.
Adjust the indicator
- Press Windows + U to open Accessibility settings.
- Select Text cursor.
- Turn on the text cursor indicator.
- Adjust its size and choose a recommended color, or select another color.
- Use the thickness control if the insertion line itself needs to be more visible.
Use the preview to make an initial choice, then return to the app where you actually write. A setting that looks clear in a small preview may feel too prominent on a full page.
Try a short editing exercise
Open a spare document and type three short paragraphs. Click in the middle paragraph, move with the arrow keys, and add one word. Scroll away and return to the paragraph. Notice whether you can locate the insertion point without searching for it.
Change one setting at a time. Start with color, then size, then thickness only if needed. This makes it easier to identify which adjustment is helping rather than changing several things and guessing.
Check your regular apps
Try the same settings in a browser text box and your usual document editor. App behavior can vary, so judge the result in the places you use most. If the indicator becomes distracting, return to Text cursor settings and reduce its size or turn it off. Keep the simplest combination that makes typing comfortable.
Official reference: Read the official instructions.
Featured image: conceptual illustration, not a device screenshot.