Windows 10: Text select having white outline out of nowhere

Discus and support Text select having white outline out of nowhere in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; The "text select" and "precision select" cursors changed theme out of nowhere adding big bold white outlines and there doesnt seem to be any way to fix... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Foll_, Jun 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM.

  1. Foll_ Win User

    Text select having white outline out of nowhere


    The "text select" and "precision select" cursors changed theme out of nowhere adding big bold white outlines and there doesnt seem to be any way to fix it. This things ive tried areText select having white outline out of nowhere :Did the following on the host, sandbox and win10 vm. The OS Build in order are as follows: 23H2 22631.5335, 22H2 22621.5335, 22H2 19056.5854Checking with magnifier tool.In windows settings:Testing every mouse pointer style.Chaning mouse pointer size.In control panel mouse properties ive tried: Changing pointer scheme.After change also tested use default button.Enable/disable pointer shadow.Browsed for different

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  2. Arun B J Win User

    Weird text outlining- Windows 10

    Hi,

    Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.


    • What is the exact issue that you’re facing with Windows 10?

    • What exactly do you mean by weird text outlining?

    • Are you facing any issue with applications?
    In the screenshot, I am unable to see any weird outlining. But if you are seeing any issue with the display then I suggest you to try installing all the pending Windows Updates and check for the issue. If the issue still persists then try changing
    the resolution and check.

    Thanks and regards.
     
  3. Text displaying outlined with white fill

    Recently I have been noticing that text on websites will show up with an outline over a white fill rather than a solid color. I have not noticed any patterns in when it shows up. I recently upgraded to Windows 11 and it still is happening. It has also occurred for a colleague who is on Windows 10. This example below was in Gmail.

    Has anyone also experienced this and know the cause and/or a solution? Thank you.


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    ldl_fredlearn, Jun 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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  4. Text select having white outline out of nowhere

    How to change taskbar text back to white?

    Thanks for the update. Corrupted or Broken Windows Update Components is one possible cause of the issue that you're encountering. Let's change the themes on the Control Panel and see if they help us in changing the Taskbar text color. To do so, please follow
    these steps:

    • Open Control Panel.
    • Select View by: Small icons.
    • Open Personalization.
    • Switch to the Default theme called Windows. (The text will be white.)
    • Switch the background to whatever they were before, and the text should stay white.

    Update us on the outcome.
     
    Antoneth Ber, Jun 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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