Cursor Style

Chancing the cursor to a different skin or a different style is not a new feature, and it has been introduced a long time ago in the older Windows versions. However, changing the cursor appearance may not affect some areas, such as games, browsers, etc. as there are certain limitations to them. Cursor Style, for example, is a simple Chrome extension that lets you change the style while browsing the Web.

After the extension is added, a small UI can be accessed from the extension bar. From there you can switch between two panels, Static and Animated, the difference between being already obvious.

However, the Animated cursor requires the HD mode to be turned on. The HD Mode enhances the visual for both cursor categories, but it’s mandatory for the later ones.

Near the HD Mode button, you can find the size slider, which determines how small or big the cursor it’s going to be. The changes are applied immediately by default, but if you encounter delays, just hit the refresh button or F5 and the cursor should be changed in no time.

Moving down to the lower part of the interface, two blue-ish buttons stick up. The Upload Cursor lets you add your own items, designed by your or taken from external sources, while More Cursors opens an official page that offers a lot of funny and interesting cursors.

Even though most of us feel uncomfortable or confused if the classic arrow is changed, having a little bit of fun once in a while shouldn’t hurt anyone. Cursor Style supports that by offering a large number of neat cursor skins that draw inspirations from pop culture and various cultural areas and also gives us an extra reason to smile and joke about things.