How do I make the cursor visible while typing in word

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Hi there,&nbsp;I am using office 365, word version 2310. I just noticed when I begin typing, even one letter, my cursor disappears immediately, and I can only get it back by moving my mouse or press Ctrl. Previously, I think I could see my cursor while typing. Would it be possible to make my crusor visible while typing?&nbsp;I've tried the operations below:1. turning on/off the 'smart cursoring'.2. activate/unactivate 'hide pointer while typing' in 'pointer options'.3. uninstall and reinstall office 365, repair/reset office 365.4. turning off the HDR settings.5. changing the display scale in 'display settings'.6. lauching word in a safe mode.&nbsp;7. changing the regional settings.&nbsp;&nbsp;None of them works.&nbsp;The funny thing is, when I am typing in Chinese characters, my cursor does not disappear at all, but even if I type one single English letter, the cursor disappears immediately.&nbsp;&nbsp;Additionally, I found the same behaviour when typing in notepad of windows.&nbsp;&nbsp;I know it might be a FEATURE to hide my cursor while typing, but is there any possible solution that I can make my cursor visible while typing? I just want to see my cursor. \&nbsp;Thanks&nbsp;&nbsp;

salaouatchiadel · Answer

XWswanseaI had this problem for a long time too, i have fixed it by going to word settings -&gt; Advanced -&gt; on the Display section check " Disable hardware graphics acceleration " for some reason that fixed my issue, I hope that helps

matt_philipenko · Answer

Have you tested reinstalling  Office? Which version and update channel are you on? Also sounds like a display driver issue too. Make sure all of your Windows updates are applied

xwswansea · Answer

Hi Matt, thank you very much for the respose! I've tried reinstall but unfortunately it does not work. Yes, I think the driver issue could be a reason, but I don't have that problem in Excel and PowerPoint, those two apps always keep my cursor visible.

matt_philipenko · Answer

Do you work for a company that could open a case with Microsoft?  If not you could also rech out to our disability answer desk https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Accessibility/disability-answer-desk?activetab=contact-pivot%3aprimaryr8

janie1224 · Answer

XWswansea&nbsp; I checked another document and the cursor was there and worked correctly. So I exited out of the problem document and waited a minute and opened and it was fine.&nbsp; Hope that happened for you as well (because sooo annoying!).

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