# Function Reference

# _WinAPI_ShowCursor

Displays or hides the cursor

#include <WinAPIRes.au3>
_WinAPI_ShowCursor ( $bShow )

## Parameters

$bShow | If True, the cursor is shown, otherwise it is hidden

## Return Value

Returns the new display counter

## Remarks

This function sets an internal display counter that determines whether the cursor should be displayed.
The cursor is displayed only if the display count is greater than or equal to 0.
If a mouse is installed, the initial display count is 0.
If no mouse is installed, the display count is -1.

## See Also

Search ShowCursor in MSDN Library.