> ## Documentation index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.tutorial.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cursor Effects

> Customize cursor size, style (Mac/Windows), smoothing, simplified paths, flicker reduction, auto-hide, and full hide.

Section: Docs › Visual effects

Tutorial AI replaces the original mouse cursor from your recording with a redrawn version that's smoother, more visible, and fully customizable. Click the **Cursor** button in the Video Toolbar to access all cursor features.

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939439-682ed1a439a2b631802d0010_e6bd3278adc39b7393c39e90a17ca7fb_mu.737444a3.png)

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939439-Screenshot_2025-10-21_at_17_55_48.dd1488c5.png)

## Mac or Windows cursors

Choose whether your video displays Windows or macOS cursors. If you're recording on Mac but your audience primarily uses Windows, switch to Windows cursors for a more familiar experience.

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939439-Screenshot_2025-10-21_at_17_57_29.c2cd6f98.png)

## Cursor size

Make the cursor more prominent so viewers can easily follow your movements. Use the **Cursor Size** slider to increase or decrease the size.

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939439-Screenshot_2025-10-21_at_17_33_35.a51d396a.png)

## Mouse smoothing

Eliminate abrupt movements and "hesitations" in your mouse path. The **Mouse Smoothing** slider controls how much the cursor path is smoothed — creating more fluid, professional-looking motion.

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939439-Screenshot_2B2025-10-21_2Bat_2B17_34_37.268a24cb.png)

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939439-Screenshot_2025-10-21_at_17_45_17.ee2d94e6.png)

*Path smoothing between clicks*

## Simplified path

For tutorials that benefit from cleaner mouse movement, enable **Simplified Path**. The cursor moves in straight lines between clicks, minimizing distractions.

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939439-Screenshot_2025-10-21_at_17_35_11.7de299c7.png)

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939439-Screenshot_2025-10-21_at_17_48_12.a3297638.png)

*Path simplification between clicks*

## Reduce cursor flicker

When you move the mouse quickly across buttons, menus, or UI elements, the cursor often shifts shape — pointer to text selector to resize icon. This rapid switching creates a flickering effect that distracts from your content.

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939439-Screenshot_2025-10-21_at_17_37_00.67713985.png)

Enabling **Reduce Cursor Flicker** minimizes these unnecessary transitions during fast movements, resulting in a steadier, cleaner look.

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939439-rcf-2.e0191409.gif)

## Auto-hide cursor when idle

An idle cursor can be distracting. **Auto-hide** smoothly fades the cursor out with a subtle animation when it's inactive. Adjust the threshold to control how long the cursor stays visible before hiding.

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939439-Screenshot_2025-10-21_at_17_36_44.bc74981b.png)

## Hide cursor completely

When recording **mobile screens** or **text-based terminal** sessions, the cursor may distract from the content entirely. Use **Hide Cursor** to remove it completely from the video.

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939439-Screenshot_2025-10-21_at_17_37_12.50149998.png)

## Next steps

  - [Zooming](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/visual-effects/zooming): Add zoom effects to complement cursor enhancements
  - [Highlights](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/visual-effects/highlights): Spotlight specific areas of the screen
  - [Blur](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/visual-effects/blur): Hide sensitive data on screen

Source: https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/visual-effects/cursor-effects