How to Change Laser Pointer Color on PowerPoint - Mouse Pointer Effect

When presenting slides on PowerPoint, we can use the laser effect for the mouse pointer, by pressing and holding the Ctrl key and then clicking the mouse to display the laser effect, in addition to using the available PowerPoint effects for the presentation slides. With the laser mouse pointer effect, the audience will focus more on a specific part that you are presenting. And by default, the laser mouse pointer on PowerPoint is in red mode. If you want to change the color of the laser mouse pointer on PowerPoint, it is also very simple and easy. The following article will guide readers on how to turn on the laser mouse pointer and how to change the color of the PowerPoint laser mouse.

PowerPoint laser pointer tutorial

Starting with PowerPoint 2010, Microsoft added the option to have a laser pointer effect during presentations. To switch from a regular pointer to a laser pointer, press and hold the Ctrl key and then left-click. The effect will disappear when we release the mouse.

When this laser pointer hovers over a specific slide area, the viewer will pay more attention.

Step 1:

Click the Slide Show section on the ribbon bar in the PowerPoint interface.

Step 2:

To display more tools below, users select Set Up Slide Show .

Step 3:

The Set Up Show dialog box appears. In the section below, select Laser pointer color and then select the color you want to change for the laser pointer . There will only be 3 colors to use for the laser pointer. Click OK to save the changes to the mouse.

The new color result of the laser pointer in PowerPoint during presentation has been changed as shown below.

Another way to make your PowerPoint slides stand out for important content. However, to avoid the situation where viewers cannot see the laser pointer while you are presenting, you should choose a background that is not too colorful or has many confusing details when hovering the mouse over the content area that needs to be highlighted.

Video tutorial on changing laser pointer color on PowerPoint