If you have difficulty seeing or following the pointer when you use a mouse or trackpad with iPhone, you can change its size and color so it’s easier to locate on the screen. Let’s look at how to do this in iOS 18:
With your pointer connected, turn on AssistiveTouch. You’ll see a grey, circular pointer and the AssistiveTouch button on your screen.
Adjust the color, size, or Auto-Hide time on your iPad
- Go to Settings > Accessibility.
- Select Pointer Control.
The pointer will move as you move your input device.
Adjust the color, size, or Auto-Hide time on your iPhone or iPod touch
- Go to Settings > Accessibility and select Touch.
- Select AssistiveTouch, then select Pointer Style.
The pointer will move as you move your input device.
Adjust the speed for trackpad or mouse
- Go to Settings > General.
- Select Trackpad & Mouse.
- Adjust the tracking speed.
Change the button assignments
- Go to Settings > Accessibility and select Touch.
- Select AssistiveTouch > Devices.
- Select the name of the device that you’re using.
- Select the button, then use the dropdown menu to choose your preferred action for each button.
To customize the buttons of the pointing device, go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch > Devices.
(This how-to is based on my experiences and info on Apple’s support pages.)
