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Adding CursorWrap and small fixes
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hub/powertoys/general.md

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When activated, PowerToys shows an icon in the system tray area of the taskbar. You can use this icon to open the PowerToys settings app or the PowerToys flyout.
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In addition, you can control whether the Quick Access flyout is enabled, assign a hotkey, and choose a theme-aware monochrome system tray icon.
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## Back up & restore
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Set a location where you want to save your PowerToys settings. You can also restore your settings from an existing backup.

hub/powertoys/mouse-utilities.md

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Mouse utilities in PowerToys is a collection of features that enhance mouse and cursor functionality on Windows. These utilities help you locate your cursor, highlight mouse clicks, jump across screens, and display crosshairs for improved precision and productivity.
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## Find my mouse
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:::image type="content" source="../images/pt-mouse-utilities-cursorwrap.gif" alt-text="An animated gif of the PowerToys Cursor Wrap feature of its Mouse Utilities.":::
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Activate a spotlight that focuses on the cursor's position by pressing the <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> key twice, using a custom shortcut, or by shaking the mouse. Click the mouse or press any keyboard key to dismiss it. If you move the mouse while the spotlight is active, the spotlight dismisses on its own shortly after the mouse stops moving. It has an option to use a transparent spotlight with independent backdrop and spotlight opacities, boosting focus and accessibility.
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:::image type="content" source="../images/pt-mouse-utilities-find-my-mouse.gif" alt-text="An animated gif of the PowerToys Find my mouse feature of its Mouse Utilities.":::
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## CursorWrap
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CursorWrap helps you move your mouse faster by allowing the cursor to seamlessly wrap around the edges of the screen. When enabled, moving past the top, bottom, left, or right edge instantly brings the cursor back on the opposite side, reducing long mouse travel and making navigation smoother on both single- and multi-monitor setups.
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## Gliding cursor
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## Find My Mouse
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The gliding cursor is an accessibility feature that lets you control the mouse with a single button by using guided horizontal and vertical lines. Use the <kbd>Win</kbd>+<kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>.</kbd> keyboard key combination to activate the gliding cursor, then move the mouse to control its position. Cancel the gliding cursor with the <kbd>Esc</kbd> key or by clicking the mouse.
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Activate a spotlight that focuses on the cursor's position by pressing the <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> key twice, using a custom shortcut, or by shaking the mouse. Click the mouse or press any keyboard key to dismiss it. If you move the mouse while the spotlight is active, the spotlight dismisses on its own shortly after the mouse stops moving. It has an option to use a transparent spotlight with independent backdrop and spotlight opacities, boosting focus and accessibility.
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:::image type="content" source="../images/pt-mouse-utilities-gliding-cursor.png" lightbox="../images/pt-mouse-utilities-gliding-cursor.gif" alt-text="An animated gif of the PowerToys gliding cursor feature of its Mouse Utilities.":::
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:::image type="content" source="../images/pt-mouse-utilities-find-my-mouse.gif" alt-text="An animated gif of the PowerToys Find my mouse feature of its Mouse Utilities.":::
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### Settings
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Mouse Pointer Crosshairs draws crosshairs centered on the mouse pointer. This feature is particularly useful for users with visual impairments or those who need enhanced cursor visibility for precision tasks.
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The gliding cursor option is an accessibility feature that lets you control the mouse with a single button by using guided horizontal and vertical lines. Use the <kbd>Win</kbd>+<kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>.</kbd> keyboard key combination to activate the gliding cursor, then move the mouse to control its position. Cancel the gliding cursor with the <kbd>Esc</kbd> key or by clicking the mouse.
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:::image type="content" source="../images/pt-mouse-utilities-gliding-cursor.png" lightbox="../images/pt-mouse-utilities-gliding-cursor.gif" alt-text="An animated gif of the PowerToys gliding cursor feature of its Mouse Utilities.":::
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| Setting | Description |
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| Activation shortcut | The customizable keyboard command to turn mouse crosshairs on or off. |

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