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Why is the mouse pointer huge in InDesign?

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February 25, 2015
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I just updated InDesign CC 2014 and now my mouse pointer appears huge in the InDesign interface. It appears normal size when hovering over toolbars though. I have attached two images to show what I am describing. The mouse pointer also appears normal size in other Photoshop, Illustrator and everywhere else in my PC, so I'm pretty sure the problem was caused by the update. The huge mouse pointer appears in all InDesign files, so I know it's not a file related issue. Any ideas on how to get it back to normal?

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Correct answer ianf46065209

There is another thread here:@ Illustrator CC 2014 interface size too big.

Please follow the instructions:

Close all Adobe applications.
Right click on "my computer" icon
Click properties
Select Advanced System Settings or Advanced Tab (Based on your OS)
Click on the "Environment Variables..." button.
Click New... button on System Variables section, You can also set this in User Variables section, if you would like to keep the change limited to current logged in user
In the "New system variable" dialog, enter UI_SCALE_FACTOR in variable name field
Enter 1 in the Variable value field
Click OK

Launch InDesign and check if it is resolved.

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JulieDog

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Tried this and the UI scaling solution and no change. Does anyone else have anything else?

lisam17026619

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Hey Guys,

Just found another really easy way to update this, go into Indesign and click Edit> Preferences> UI Scaling

If the button is ticked and option: Scale to higher Supported Scale is selected then changed this to Scale to lower supported scale and click ok.

Restart Indesign and it should be fixed.

Cheers!

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markl42672351

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That worked for me and so quick and easy.... Thank you!

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Lauren Flier

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Same problem here. Mouse icons are huge in InDesign only, not other apps, but not when hovering over tool panels, etc. Only when hovering over the document. Still have not found a solution? I have been just living with it for weeks now. This started happening long after installing the software and new operating system. Seems random. Not clue what caused it all of the sudden.

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edsager

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Variable worked for me also.

Thank you,

edsager

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ianf46065209Correct answer

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There is another thread here:@ Illustrator CC 2014 interface size too big.

Please follow the instructions:

Close all Adobe applications.
Right click on "my computer" icon
Click properties
Select Advanced System Settings or Advanced Tab (Based on your OS)
Click on the "Environment Variables..." button.
Click New... button on System Variables section, You can also set this in User Variables section, if you would like to keep the change limited to current logged in user
In the "New system variable" dialog, enter UI_SCALE_FACTOR in variable name field
Enter 1 in the Variable value field
Click OK

Launch InDesign and check if it is resolved.

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TSchox

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Totally worked!! THANK YOU!!!

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kathyw79767746

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I just chatted with Adobe and they were able to connect to my computer and FIX the issue. I had to wait about 15 minutes for a chat....but it is WORKING now! They said it is not happening to everyone...they are aware of the problem....working to resolve...and what they did was a work around to fix the mouse pointer size. Good luck!