Fade the pointer when it stops
The pointer can fade out when it sits still, and back in just before it moves or clicks. Choose how long it waits first. For takes from the Mac app.
Mac app only
Where to find it
- Video editor
- Pro
- Cursor
- When idle
- 1Open Cursor › When idle in Pro.
- 2Turn on Fade when idle.
- 3Set Fade after: how long it sits still before it fades.
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Pointer shapes: arrow, hand and I-beamThe pointer changes with the page: a hand over links, an I-beam over text. Pick another shape for any moment, keep one shape throughout, or hide it while typing.Smoothing, sway and motion blurSmooth out a shaky hand, let the pointer swing with its movement, streak it on fast moves, and choose how it changes shape. For takes from the Mac app.
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