This guide explains how to configure the highlight settings for Spot Mouse, a mouse pointer highlight software for online lectures, presentations, and screen recordings. ✨ Utilize mouse cursor emphasis, pointer effects, and screen highlight features to effectively draw viewers’ attention.
1. 📂 Accessing the Highlight General Settings Menu
When you run Spot Mouse, the main screen will appear. To change the highlight settings, follow these steps:
1.1 🚀 Running the Program and Opening the Menu
When you first run the program, the main settings window will open automatically. A list of feature categories is displayed on the left side of the window, where you can find highlight-related settings.
1.2 🎯 Selecting the Highlight Category
Click on the ‘Highlight’ item in the left menu. The highlight is a visual effect displayed around the mouse pointer, effective for drawing the audience’s attention during online lectures or presentations.
1.3 📑 Checking the Pointer Tab
When you select Highlight, several tabs will appear at the top. General settings can be made in the ‘Pointer’ tab, where you can adjust the highlight’s size, transparency, color, and more.
2. 📏 Adjusting Highlight Size
Properly adjusting the size of the mouse pointer highlight can significantly improve the readability of screen recordings and presentations.
2.1 🎚️ how to Use the Size Slider
At the top of the Pointer tab, a slider is displayed with the ‘Size’ label. You can drag this slider left or right to adjust the highlight size in real-time.
Move slider to the left: Decrease highlight size
Move slider to the right: Increase highlight size
The current size value is displayed numerically next to the slider, allowing for precise adjustments.
2.2 💡 Recommended Size Settings by Use Case
The highlight size should be adjusted appropriately based on its purpose and screen resolution.
📚 For Online Lectures and Education
For lecture videos, a medium-sized highlight is recommended so that viewers can clearly follow the instructor’s explanations. A recommended size value is around 80-120. Be careful, as an excessively large highlight can obscure important content on the screen.
🎤 For Presentations
For presentations using large screens or projectors, a large highlight is effective for visibility from a distance. A recommended size value is in the range of 100-150. Adjust it considering the size of the venue and the distance to the audience.
🎬 For Screen Recording and Tutorials
When recording software usage or work processes, a small highlight is suitable as it clearly indicates the pointer’s position without interfering with detailed tasks. A recommended size value is around 60-100.
💼 For General Business Use
If you want to emphasize the pointer during daily work, a small size that doesn’t excessively obscure the screen is good. A recommended size value is in the range of 50-80.
2.3 👁️ Real-time Preview
When you adjust the slider, the highlight appears around the mouse cursor on the screen in real-time, allowing you to immediately check and find the appropriate size in a real usage environment.
3. 🔍 Adjusting Highlight Transparency
Transparency settings play a crucial role in balancing screen readability and prominence by adjusting the visual weight of the highlight.
3.1 ⚙️ how to Set Transparency
In the upper right corner of the Pointer tab, there is a ‘Transparency’ label and a slider. You can adjust the transparency by dragging it left or right, similar to the size slider.
Move slider to the left: Increase opacity – display darker
Move slider to the right: Increase transparency – display lighter
The current transparency value is displayed as a percentage next to the slider.
3.2 Transparency Tips for Harmony with Backgrounds
To maximize the highlight effect, transparency settings that consider the background color and content characteristics of the screen you are working on are necessary.
Light Backgrounds
For white or light-colored backgrounds, set the transparency low so that the highlight is clearly visible. The recommended transparency is in the range of 30-50%. If it’s too transparent, the highlight effect may be minimal.
Dark Backgrounds
For black or dark backgrounds, set a moderate transparency so that the highlight does not excessively obscure the screen. A recommended transparency of around 40-60% is appropriate.
Complex Backgrounds
For complex screens with a lot of text or images, increase the transparency so that the highlight clearly indicates the pointer’s position without obscuring the content. A recommended transparency is in the range of 50-70%.
Consider Color Contrast
Adjust transparency considering the contrast between the selected highlight color and the background. If the color combination has high contrast, increasing transparency will still make it noticeable, whereas for similar colors, transparency should be lowered for effectiveness.
3.3 Recommended Transparency Settings by Situation
Presentations
A moderate transparency is good to attract the audience’s attention without obscuring the slide content. The recommended value is 40-60%.
Detailed Tutorial Recording
When detailed work processes need to be shown, set a high transparency to ensure screen visibility. The recommended value is 60-80%.
Demos Requiring Emphasis
When a specific part needs strong emphasis, create a distinct highlight with low transparency. The recommended value is 20-40%.
4. 🎨 Changing Highlight Color
The highlight color is an important factor that affects brand identity, harmony with the background, and viewer attention.
4.1 🎭 how to Use the Color Picker
At the bottom center of the Pointer tab, there is a color selection area. Clicking this area will bring up the color selection window.
Default Color Palette
The color selection window displays frequently used default colors. Clicking your desired color will immediately apply it to the highlight.
Custom Colors
If your desired color is not in the default palette, you can select it directly from the color spectrum. Click the desired location with your mouse to specify the exact hue.
Direct RGB Value Input
If a specific brand color or exact color is needed, you can directly input RGB values. This is useful for corporate presentations or content creation where branding is important.
4.2 Color Selection Guide Based on Background Color
For effective mouse cursor emphasis, color contrast with the background is important.
Colors Suitable for Light Backgrounds
On white or light-colored backgrounds, dark colors are clearly visible. Highly saturated colors such as blue, red, black, and purple are recommended. These colors are particularly effective for presentation slides or document work.
Colors Suitable for Dark Backgrounds
On black or dark backgrounds, bright colors are easily visible. Yellow, cyan, white, and light green are recommended. These are suitable for recording coding screens or dark mode interfaces.
Colorful Backgrounds
For complex backgrounds with mixed colors, universally noticeable fluorescent yellow or bright orange are effective.
4.3 ✨ Color Contrast and Readability
The primary purpose of the highlight is to clearly convey the pointer’s position, so readability should be the top priority when choosing a color.
High-Contrast Color Combinations
Colors opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and white, or blue and yellow, provide high contrast. This is effective for immediately drawing the viewer’s attention.
Utilizing Brand Colors
If you are creating corporate presentations or branded content, it is best to use colors that match your brand identity. However, if readability is compromised, adjust the saturation or transparency accordingly.
Considering Accessibility
If considering viewers with color blindness or visual impairments, avoid combinations of green and red, and choose colors with significant differences in brightness.
Colors Suited to Content Type
For educational content, calm blue or green is suitable, while red or orange is effective for warnings or cautionary information. In a professional business environment, dark blue or gray tones convey reliability.
4.4 👁️ Real-time Color Preview
When you change the color, it is immediately reflected in the highlight on the screen, allowing you to try various colors and find the most suitable one.
5. 🔷 Selecting Highlight Shape
Spot Mouse offers various highlight shapes, allowing you to choose according to your purpose and personal preference.
From the shape selection dropdown menu located at the center of the Pointer tab, you can select options such as Circle, Square, Hollow Circle, and Hollow Square. Each shape provides a different visual effect.
🟢 Filled Circle: The most common highlight shape, it gives a soft impression and is suitable for all situations.
🟦 Filled Square: It gives a clear and modern feel, suitable for explaining interface designs or grid-based work.
⭕ Hollow Circle: A transparent ring shape that clearly indicates the pointer’s position without obscuring the content beneath it.
🔲 Hollow Square: Emphasizes precise boundaries and is useful for tasks that involve specifying particular areas.
6. ⚡ Activating and Deactivating Highlight
At the bottom of the Pointer tab, there is a ‘Use Highlight’ checkbox. Checking this option activates the highlight, while unchecking it deactivates it.
By setting a hotkey, you can quickly toggle the highlight on and off at any time, allowing for flexible responses during recording or presentations.
7. ⚙️ Utilizing Advanced Settings
Clicking the ‘Advanced’ button on the Pointer tab allows you to configure additional options.
💓 Pulsating Effect: The highlight size changes periodically, creating a more noticeable effect. This is useful when strong attention is needed at a specific moment.
🍩 Donut Thickness Adjustment: When a hollow circle or hollow square shape is selected, you can adjust the thickness of the border.
🔝 Display Above All Windows: You can set the highlight to appear even above pop-up windows or notifications from other programs.
⏰ Auto-Hide: A feature that automatically hides the highlight if there is no mouse or keyboard activity for a certain period.
8. 💾 Saving and Applying Settings
After completing all settings, click the ‘Save Settings Immediately’ button at the bottom of the window to save the current settings. The saved settings will be maintained even if you restart the program.
🎯 in Conclusion
By utilizing Spot Mouse’s highlight feature, you can effectively guide the audience’s attention in various situations such as online lectures, presentations, screen recordings, remote education, and webinars. Combine size, transparency, and color appropriately to find your optimal settings.
If you were looking for a mouse cursor highlighter, pointer emphasis program, or screen recording assistant tool, Spot Mouse will be the optimal solution. Adjust the settings now to create more professional and effective content.