# How to Hide the Mouse Pointer on Mac

Updated: November 12, 2026

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macOS has no setting to hide the pointer (the cursor). It hides the pointer by itself while you type in many apps, and in fullscreen video. [Supercharge](https://sindresorhus.com/supercharge) hides it after a few seconds without movement, or with a keyboard shortcut.

## With Supercharge

1. Open the settings of [Supercharge](https://sindresorhus.com/supercharge), and click “Tweaks”.
1. In the “System” section, turn on “Hide mouse pointer when idle”, and set “Hide after” to the number of seconds, from 1 to 30.
1. For a keyboard shortcut, click “Shortcuts”, and set a shortcut for “Toggle mouse pointer”.

Move the mouse to show the pointer again, or press the shortcut again. It is good for videos, reading, and presentations.

## Without an app

macOS has no built-in way to hide the pointer. It hides the pointer by itself in two cases:

- **Typing:** In many apps, the pointer hides while you type in a text field, and shows again when you move the mouse.
- **Video:** Video players, like QuickTime Player and the video player of Safari, hide the pointer in fullscreen after a few seconds.

When you only watch fullscreen video, this is enough. Supercharge is for the other apps, like a document that you read or show to others.