Microsoft KB Archive/63044

Word: Graphics Mouse Pointer in Text Mode with VGA Display

PSS ID Number: Q63044 Article last modified on 01-24-1995

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MS-DOS

= SUMMARY =

When using Word with MS-DOS, certain super VGA display cards, and Microsoft Mouse driver version 7.04 or later, you can have an arrow pointer rather than a box mouse pointer while in text mode.

= MORE INFORMATION =

This feature is available on super VGA displays with Video Seven or Chips & Technologies’ ROM BIOS sets. The cursor is produced by the display card, not Word or the Mouse driver. To turn off the arrow, use the /Y switch with the MOUSE.COM driver (example below):

mouse /y

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