<2>Microsoft Says Bug In Classic Outlook Hides the Mouse Pointer
<3>Microsoft Acknowledges Issue After Two Months of Reports
< iv class="share_submission">Microsoft has confirmed a known issue in the classic Outlook desktop email client that causes the mouse pointer to disappear for some users. The bug has been acknowledged almost two months after the first reports started surfacing online, with users saying that Outlook became unusable after the mouse pointer vanished while using the app.
<3>The Issue Explained
Microsoft explained in a recent support document that the mouse pointer (and in some cases the cursor) will suddenly vanish as users move it across Outlook’s interface. “When using classic Outlook, you may find that the mouse pointer or mouse cursor disappears as you move the pointer over the Outlook interface,” it said. “Although the mouse pointer is not there, the email in the message list will change color as you hover over it. This issue has also been reported with OneNote and other Microsoft 365 apps to a lesser degree.”
<3>Microsoft’s Response
Microsoft added that the Outlook team is investigating the issues and will provide updates as more information becomes available. While a timeline for a permanent fix is not yet available, Microsoft has offered three temporary workarounds that require