Cursor highlight on Mac

How to highlight your cursor on Mac

In a dense document or a live software demo, people often lose the pointer before you finish the sentence.

Choose a cue that matches the explanation

A cursor highlight works when you want people to locate one control. A laser pointer is better when you are tracing a path through a menu or diagram. Spotlight is useful when the whole area around the cursor matters, not just a single pixel.

Make the pointer yours without making it noisy

TeacherPalette can add a cursor highlight, a click ripple, or a custom cursor image. Use the smallest cue that helps the audience follow; the goal is to guide attention, not decorate every movement.

Related: draw and annotate on your Mac screen.