Why doesn't Mac OS X use Pointing Hand Cursor instead of Arrow Cursor on Toolbars and Tabs?

1. Why does my cursor not change to a hand?
2. How do you get the hand cursor on a Mac?
3. Can you change the cursor shape on Mac?
4. How do I get my cursor back to normal on Mac?

Why does my cursor not change to a hand?

Are you working on a Microsoft Word document and you're stuck because the cursor has become a hand? It's super-easy to fix. All you need to do is press the Esc key.

How do you get the hand cursor on a Mac?

Choose Apple menu > System Settings, click Accessibility in the sidebar, click Display on the right, then change the settings below Pointer.

Can you change the cursor shape on Mac?

In the Terminal app on your Mac, choose Terminal > Settings, then click Profiles. In the Profiles list, select a profile. Click Text. Below Cursor, select a cursor style.

How do I get my cursor back to normal on Mac?

If your mouse cursor isn't showing up, a simple click-and-drag operation may bring it up. Simply hold as though you are selecting an item or bunch of text, then release. This should bring up your mouse cursor on the screen!