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Pointer & Zoom

Custom cursor styles and screen zoom for better visibility and tracking.

What’s in This Section

Pointer & Zoom helps you see and track the cursor more easily, and magnify page content for better readability. Essential for anyone who loses track of the cursor or struggles with small text.

Features: Custom Cursor, Screen Zoom

Custom Cursor

What It Does

Replaces the standard mouse cursor with a larger, more visible alternative. Choose from different styles and colors to make the cursor easier to track.

How to Enable

  1. Click the AssisT icon
  2. Expand Pointer & Zoom section
  3. Toggle Custom Cursor ON
  4. Select a cursor style

Cursor Styles

StyleBest For
Large ArrowGeneral visibility
High ContrastLow vision users
InvertedWorks on any background
Circle HighlightCursor tracking difficulties
CrosshairPrecision pointing

Customization

In Settings:

  • Cursor size — Small, medium, large, extra-large
  • Cursor color — Choose from preset colors or custom
  • Trail effect — Optional cursor trail for tracking

Tips

  • High Contrast works on both light and dark pages
  • Circle Highlight adds a glow around the cursor
  • Trail effect helps with fast cursor movements

Screen Zoom

What It Does

Magnifies the entire page content uniformly. Increase text, images, and all elements to a more comfortable viewing size.

How to Enable

  1. Click the AssisT icon
  2. Expand Pointer & Zoom section
  3. Adjust Screen Zoom slider

Zoom Levels

LevelBest For
100%Default size
110-125%Slight vision difficulties
125-150%Moderate low vision
150-200%Significant low vision

How It Differs from Browser Zoom

AssisT ZoomBrowser Zoom (Ctrl+/-)
Persistent across sitesPer-site setting
Remembers your preferenceResets on browser restart
Works with other AssisT featuresMay conflict with some features

Customization

In Settings:

  • Default zoom level — Set your preferred starting point
  • Per-site zoom — Option to remember different levels for specific sites
  • Zoom increment — How much each step increases (5%, 10%, 25%)

Tips

  • Start with 110-125% if you’re not sure
  • Combine with larger fonts in Text Customization for maximum effect
  • Some sites may not respond well to high zoom levels

For Educators & Parents

Why Pointer & Zoom Matters

For students with low vision:

  • Larger cursor is easier to track
  • Screen zoom makes all content accessible
  • Reduces eye strain from squinting

For students with motor difficulties:

  • Larger cursor has bigger target area
  • Easier to see where you’re clicking
  • Reduces frustration from lost cursors

For students with attention difficulties:

  • High-visibility cursor maintains awareness
  • Cursor trail shows movement path
  • Less time searching for lost cursor

Classroom Tips

  1. Start with cursor changes — Less disruptive than zoom
  2. Use Circle Highlight for presentations — Students can follow along
  3. Set zoom before class — Helps with projected content
  4. Combine with Magnifying Lens — Zoom for general use, Lens for details

Technology Setup

For shared devices:

  • Settings are stored per Chrome profile
  • Each student can have their own zoom preference
  • Consider creating accessibility profiles for common needs

Privacy Note

Pointer & Zoom features work entirely locally. No cursor or zoom data is collected.

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