# 15.5. How do I replace the "X" mouse pointer with an arrow?

The various types of cursor available in X are defined in X11/cursorfont.h. You can change it using 'xsetroot -cursor_name NAME_OF_CURSOR'. For example, I have the following in my $HOME/.Xclients:

     xsetroot -cursor_name left_ptr

This will create the common left-angled pointer. To see other alternatives, type 'xfd -fn cursor'. And of course, don't forget that 'man xsetroot' is your friend.