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Custom Cursors

Add custom animated or static cursors to your profile theme.

Overview

You can customize your profile’s cursor using .ani (animated) or .cur (static) cursor files. This adds a unique visual element to enhance user interaction with your profile.

Implementation

Step 1: Choose Your Cursor

Visit ani.cursors-4u.net  to browse available animated cursors, or upload your own custom cursor files to a cloud storage service.

Step 2: Add to Theme CSS

In your theme editor, open the style.css file and add this CSS:

body,
a,
button,
*:hover,
*:active,
*:focus {
  cursor: url(https://ani.cursors-4u.net/symbols/sym-8/sym761.ani), 
          url(https://ani.cursors-4u.net/symbols/sym-8/sym761.png), 
          auto !important;
}

Step 3: Replace Cursor URLs

Replace the example URLs with your chosen cursor:

body,
a,
button,
*:hover,
*:active,
*:focus {
  cursor: url(YOUR_CURSOR_URL.ani), 
          url(YOUR_CURSOR_URL.png), 
          auto !important;
}

File Requirements

Size Limitations

  • Recommended: 32x32 pixels maximum
  • Technical limit: 64x64 pixels (Windows)
  • Beyond 64x64: May not work or fallback to default cursor

File Formats

  • .ani: Animated cursors (Windows format)
  • .cur: Static cursors (Windows format)
  • .png: Fallback for browsers that don’t support .ani/.cur

Custom Cursor Upload

Using Cloud Storage

If you have your own cursor files, upload them to a cloud storage service:

  1. Upload to cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, GitHub, etc.)
  2. Get direct link to the file
  3. Use in CSS:
body,
a,
button,
*:hover,
*:active,
*:focus {
  cursor: url(https://your-cloud-storage.com/path/to/cursor.ani), 
          url(https://your-cloud-storage.com/path/to/cursor.png), 
          auto !important;
}

Creating Custom Cursors

To create your own animated cursors:

  • Use tools like CursorFX, RealWorld Cursor Editor, or AniTuner
  • Keep dimensions at 32x32 pixels for best compatibility
  • Export as .ani for animation or .cur for static
  • Create a .png fallback version

Advanced Targeting

Different Cursors for Different Elements

/* Default cursor for body */
body {
  cursor: url(https://ani.cursors-4u.net/symbols/sym-8/sym761.ani), auto;
}
 
/* Special cursor for links */
a, a:hover {
  cursor: url(https://ani.cursors-4u.net/hearts/hea-2/hea126.ani), pointer;
}
 
/* Special cursor for buttons */
button, button:hover {
  cursor: url(https://ani.cursors-4u.net/arrows/arr-6/arr593.ani), pointer;
}
 
/* Special cursor for input fields */
input, textarea {
  cursor: url(https://ani.cursors-4u.net/symbols/sym-1/sym67.ani), text;
}

Hover Effects

/* Change cursor on hover over specific elements */
.special-element:hover {
  cursor: url(https://ani.cursors-4u.net/space/spa-1/spa14.ani), pointer;
}
 
/* Different cursor for interactive areas */
.clickable {
  cursor: url(https://ani.cursors-4u.net/symbols/sym-8/sym761.ani), pointer;
}

Browser Compatibility

  • Chrome/Chromium: Full support for .ani and .cur
  • Firefox: Limited .ani support, good .cur support
  • Safari: Limited support, often falls back to .png
  • Edge: Full support for .ani and .cur
  • Mobile browsers: Generally no custom cursor support

Performance Considerations

File Size

  • Keep cursor files under 50KB when possible
  • Animated cursors use more resources than static ones
  • Test on slower devices to ensure smooth animation

Loading

  • Cursors are cached by the browser
  • Use CDN links for faster loading
  • Provide fallbacks for better compatibility

Troubleshooting

Cursor Not Appearing

  • Check if URL is accessible (visit in browser)
  • Ensure file format is supported
  • Verify file size is within limits
  • Check for CORS restrictions on hosting service

Animation Not Working

  • Browser may not support .ani files
  • File may be corrupted or too large
  • Try different browser or provide static fallback

Performance Issues

  • Reduce animation frame rate
  • Use smaller file sizes
  • Consider static cursor instead

Best Practices

User Experience

  • Don’t use overly distracting cursors
  • Ensure cursor is visible on your background colors
  • Test accessibility with screen readers
  • Provide option to disable custom cursors

Technical

  • Always include auto fallback
  • Test across different browsers
  • Use appropriate cursor types (pointer for links, text for inputs)
  • Consider loading time on slower connections
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