Custom cursors
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TIER 1 — Large screen differentiated
Custom cursors differentiate your app by indicating how and when users can
interact with UI elements and content. The system provides custom cursors, such
as:
- I-beam for text fields
- Resize handles at resizable layer edges
- Processing spinners
But you can create specialty cursors, such as:
- Crosshairs when hovering over targets in games
- A magnifying glass when hovering over zoomable content
- Tools in drawing or illustration apps
Next steps
To learn about creating custom cursors in your app, see:
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Last updated 2025-02-10 UTC.
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