Windows 10: "Hide pointer while typing" does only work in few applications

Discus and support "Hide pointer while typing" does only work in few applications in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I would like to highlight this feature, since my pointer is ALWAYS where I am about to type textboxes, programming, forms filing etc.Toggle location:... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by RaptorSwire, Dec 7, 2022.

  1. RAPTORSWIRE
    RaptorSwire Win User

    "Hide pointer while typing" does only work in few applications


    I would like to highlight this feature, since my pointer is ALWAYS where I am about to type textboxes, programming, forms filing etc.Toggle location: Mouse Properties > Pointer Options > "Hide pointer while typing" settingSeems like Microsoft abandoned development of this very useful feature and people do not seem to know about it either, because it is hidden in the "old" Control Panel and is not included in "new" Windows Settings.This feature would be LOVED by many if it worked properly! For now it only seem to work in Word and Notepad only Microsoft products, however, surprisingly

    :)
     
    RaptorSwire, Dec 7, 2022
    #1
  2. LINUS
    Linus Win User

    Mouse settings: Hide pointer while typing has no effect

    In Windows 10 there is this option called "Hide pointer while typing" under
    Control Panel -> Mouse -> Pointer Options


    "Hide pointer while typing" does only work in few applications [​IMG]


    The idea behind this option makes really sense.
    However, it does not seem to have any effect on the following apps I tried. They all behave in the following ways regardless of whether this option is checked or not:

    • Notepad and WordPad: Pointer is always hidden while typing.
    • Notepad++: Pointer is never hidden while typing.
    • MS Word 2016: Pointer is hidden while typing; however hitting the shift key makes it reappear, which of course happens all the time while typing resulting in a flickering pointer...

    The behaviour of Word 2016 is the worst of all. While I would prefer the pointer really being hidden while typing, a pointer that is never hidden is still better than that flickering pointer!

    Can anybody confirm this behaviour or knows how to resolve it?
     
    Linus, Dec 7, 2022
    #2
  3. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User
    What is the "Hide pointer while typing" feature?

    Hi IrBlueSky

    Usually when using a PC you have a pointer (arrow head)

    When you type, you then have a cursor, like a large capital I

    The 'Hide the pointer' is an option that will hide the pointer so it does not interfere with your typing at the cursor position . . .

    Honestly it is one of those settings they added to Windows many years ago, that is of little use to anyone . . .
     
    DaveM121, Dec 7, 2022
    #3
  4. PI_DANIEL
    PI_Daniel Win User

    "Hide pointer while typing" does only work in few applications

    What is the "Hide pointer while typing" feature?

    Hello,

    What is the "Hide pointer while typing" feature? How does this feature work?

    I can't understand what is the feature and How I can test it?

    Thanks
     
    PI_Daniel, Dec 7, 2022
    #4
Thema:

"Hide pointer while typing" does only work in few applications

Loading...

  1. "Hide pointer while typing" does only work in few applications - Similar Threads - Hide pointer while

  2. "Hide pointer while typing" does only work in few applications

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    "Hide pointer while typing" does only work in few applications: I would like to highlight this feature, since my pointer is ALWAYS where I am about to type textboxes, programming, forms filing etc.Toggle location: Mouse Properties > Pointer Options > "Hide pointer while typing" settingSeems like Microsoft abandoned development of this...

  3. Insertion pointer disappear abruptly and intermittently while typing in any application....

    in Windows 10 Customization
    Insertion pointer disappear abruptly and intermittently while typing in any application....: Technical DetailsWindows version - 21H2 os build 19044.1889Troubleshooting:--disabled touchpad still same if it's brushing by mistake while typing https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/insertion-pointer-disappear-abruptly-and/62eceac8-af7b-4cb0-af9e-bd0b3baa5df3

  4. Insertion pointer disappear abruptly and intermittently while typing in any application....

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Insertion pointer disappear abruptly and intermittently while typing in any application....: Technical DetailsWindows version - 21H2 os build 19044.1889Troubleshooting:--disabled touchpad still same if it's brushing by mistake while typing https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/insertion-pointer-disappear-abruptly-and/62eceac8-af7b-4cb0-af9e-bd0b3baa5df3

  5. Insertion pointer disappear abruptly and intermittently while typing in any application....

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Insertion pointer disappear abruptly and intermittently while typing in any application....: Technical DetailsWindows version - 21H2 os build 19044.1889Troubleshooting:--disabled touchpad still same if it's brushing by mistake while typing https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/insertion-pointer-disappear-abruptly-and/62eceac8-af7b-4cb0-af9e-bd0b3baa5df3

  6. Internet on Windows only works with a few applications?

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Internet on Windows only works with a few applications?: Hey! My problem is that with my pc running on Windows 10 pro and connected with a LAN cable I only use the internet connection for certain websites. This means that I can open YouTube and Google, but I can't access Epicgames.com or the Epicgames Launcher. Using a WLAN stick...

  7. What is the "Hide pointer while typing" feature?

    in Windows 10 Customization
    What is the "Hide pointer while typing" feature?: Hello, What is the "Hide pointer while typing" feature? How does this feature work? I can't understand what is the feature and How I can test it? Thanks...

  8. hide pointer while typing doesn't work?

    in Windows 10 Customization
    hide pointer while typing doesn't work?: I cannot get my cursor to disappear while typing. It is really messing with a few programs I use. - Yes, I double checked the mouse settings; hide pointer while typing is checked. - Drivers are all up to date with none of them recently being updated to change anything. I...

  9. Mouse settings: Hide pointer while typing has no effect

    in Windows 10 Support
    Mouse settings: Hide pointer while typing has no effect: In Windows 10 there is this option called "Hide pointer while typing" under Control Panel -> Mouse -> Pointer Options [img] The idea behind this option makes really sense. However, it does not seem to have any effect on the following apps I tried. They all behave in...

  10. Turn On or Off Hide Pointer While Typing in Windows

    in Windows 10 Tutorials
    Turn On or Off Hide Pointer While Typing in Windows: How to: Turn On or Off Hide Pointer While Typing in Windows How to Turn On or Off Hide Pointer While Typing in Windows By default in Windows, the pointer is automatically hidden while typing to ensure that the pointer doesn't block your view of the text you're typing....