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liolee08
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February 5, 2019
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Automatically change cursor to white when working on black background

  • February 5, 2019
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I work in Photoshop CS5, Windows 10.

Wasn't there a time where the cursor would automatically turn white when on a black background? How do I get that option back? It's impossible to see the black cursor on a black background.

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    Myra Ferguson
    Myra Ferguson
    Community Expert
    February 5, 2019

    I don't think light/dark was an option, but you do have some choices for changing your cursor, like from Standard or Precise to Full Size Brush Tip, by going to Preferences > Cursors. That might make it easier to see.

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    liolee08Author
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    February 5, 2019

    so is it just me that doesn't see the black cursor on a black background?

    Myra Ferguson
    Myra Ferguson
    Community Expert
    February 5, 2019

    I can't remember how the CS5 cursor responded, but in CC2019 the brush outline will switch from dark to light depending on what it's above.

    I did a little searching and other comments about cursors from CS5 had to do with leaving the Caps Lock on. That keeps it in the precise crosshairs cursor mode, which can make it harder to see.

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