# Set the appearance of a tool pointer

1. In the Editor, choose Edit > Preferences > Display & Cursors.
2. Select a setting for the Painting Cursors:
   Standard
     Displays pointers as tool icons.
   Precise
     Displays pointers as cross-hairs.
   Normal Brush Tip
     Displays the pointers as circles at 50% of the size you specify for the brush.
   Full Size Brush Tip
     Displays the pointers as circles at the full size you specify for the brush.
   Show Crosshair In Brush Tip
     Displays cross-hairs in the circles when you choose either Normal Brush Tip or Full Size Brush Tip.
3. Select a setting for Other Cursors:
   Standard
     Displays pointers as tool icons.
   Precise
     Displays pointers as cross-hairs.

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