cursor size and shape

My cursor is too big and changes to some unknown symbol when I move it about. The advice usually seems to be to go to System Preferences/Universal Access . I don't have that in OS 10.8.2.
Others say go to mouse, and move the slider . there is no slider.
Any different suggestions will be welcome.

Dorsetman said:

My cursor is too big and changes to some unknown symbol when I move it about. The advice usually seems to be to go to System Preferences/Universal Access . I don't have that in OS 10.8.2.

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That's because the name in OS 10.8.x was changed to "Accessibility"!

Check all your settings there...something may have been changed accidentially.

- Nick

I have been there and looked ; but the only thing I can change is the scrolling speed.

System Preferences, Accessibility. Highlight the "Display" icon on the left side of the box. Now turn down your cursor size to "normal". All done.

Thanks

Thank you . That was very helpful. All OK now.