Microsoft PowerToys adds new CursorWrap mouse ‘teleport’ tool

Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.97, with a new mouse utility for multi-monitor setups and significant improvements to the Command Palette quick launcher.

CursorWrap, the new mouse tool added with this release, will “teleport” the mouse pointer to the opposite edge of active monitors, ensuring it instantly appears on the other side when moved beyond the top, bottom, left, or right edge.

This feature addresses a common frustration among users with multiple displays who must drag cursors across large screen distances.

“If you use multiple monitors and are tired of dragging your mouse all the way across the screen, CursorWrap is here to help,” said Microsoft Senior Product Manager Niels Laute.

“Cursor Wrap works with 1-9 monitors based on the logical monitor layout of the PC – for a single monitor device the cursor is wrapped for the top/bottom and left/right edges of the display – for a multi-monitor setup the cursor is wrapped on the top/bottom left/right of…