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Highlight Mouse Pointer
Shows 2 arrows around the mouse pointer to make it easier to see, which is great for tutorial recordings or classroom environments.
What is Highlight Mouse Pointer?
Highlight Mouse Pointer is a Firefox add-on that shows two arrows around the mouse pointer, making it easier to see. It doesn't interfere with the native cursor image and changes shape when you click. Ideal for tutorial recordings and classroom environments, as well as presentations on projectors for better visibility. Turn it on and off by clicking on the toolbar icon.
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By: em_te
Users: 51
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Creation date: 2021-05-24
Weekly download count: 2
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
Size: 16.07K
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Summary
Shows two arrows around the mouse pointer to make it easier to see.
Doesn't interfere with the native cursor image.
The two arrows also changes shape when you click, so that the viewer knows when you are clicking.
This is ideal for people recording the screen to make actions easier to see.
It is also good for making presentations on an projector so that people in the back can see.
Click on the toolbar icon to turn it off and on.
User reviews
thanks, I was looking for this to help with screen recordings. It installed easily and worked immediately.
With my Linux desktop, Gnome, I can't get mouse click highlights to work any other way.
by tim richardson, 2021-07-21
Safety
Risk impact
Highlight Mouse Pointer may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
Highlight Mouse Pointer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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