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- What is the point of cursor trail?
- How do I get rid of cursor trails?
- Why are cursors slanted?
- Why isn't the mouse pointer straight?
What is the point of cursor trail?
You can make the mouse cursor easier to see by adding a trail of pointers that follows on behind the pointer, making it easier to keep track of it.
How do I get rid of cursor trails?
Click on Mouse. Under Related settings, click on Additional mouse settings. In the Mouse Properties window, switch to the Pointer Options tab. Check or uncheck the Display pointer trails box to enable or disable mouse pointer trails.
Why are cursors slanted?
Due to the low resolution of the screens back in 1981, drawing a 45 degree angle was simpler than drawing a straight line. Besides the fact that it was easier, a slanted arrow was more recognizable as well. Since the arrow is slanted, it creates a pop-out effect, making it easier to spot on the screen.
Why isn't the mouse pointer straight?
The mouse cursor has been slanted ever since Xerox engineer Douglas Englebart invented it in 1981. At first, the cursor was as straight as an arrow, and it pointed directly up. In the early days of desktop computers with GUIs, the screen resolution wasn't high enough for drawing readable small straight lines.
