Cursor Image Hover

A shape or label trails the pointer with a spring or eased delay.

Add a "Cursor Follower" (also called a following pointer or smooth cursor) to [where].
A small round marker should trail the pointer with a soft, eased delay and glide to a stop right where the pointer rests, without bouncing.
Keep the real pointer visible, never let the marker block clicks, and leave it out on touch devices.

A circular lens follows the pointer and shows a magnified area of the image.

Add a "Magnifier Lens" (also called a lens or loupe) to [where].
A round lens should sit directly under the pointer with no lag and show a magnified view of the part of the image beneath it.
Keep the magnified view lined up with the exact point under the pointer, and on touch devices show the lens while the finger is held on the image.

A circle of light around the pointer reveals content while the rest stays dark.

Add a "Cursor Spotlight" effect (also called a flashlight cursor or spotlight effect) to [where].
A soft circle of light should follow the pointer and reveal the content under it while the rest of the area stays dimmed.
On touch devices, where there is no pointer to follow, show the content fully lit instead.

A fading string of shapes is left behind the pointer as it moves.

Add a "Cursor Trail" effect (also called a mouse trail) to [where].
As the pointer moves, it should leave a short string of small dots behind it that each shrink and fade away quickly, so the trail stays short and smoothly traces the path.
Only draw the trail while the pointer is moving, never let it block clicks, and leave it out on touch devices and for users who prefer reduced motion.

The default arrow is replaced by a styled dot or ring that changes over interactive elements.

Add a "Custom Cursor" (also called an animated cursor or cursor replacement) to [where].
Replace the default arrow with a small dot that tracks the pointer exactly and a ring that follows a little behind, and let the ring grow smoothly while it is over links and buttons.
Keep the normal cursor on touch devices and in text fields, and never let the custom cursor block clicks.