1.15.5 Creating a Custom Cursor

The SetCursor function sets the cursor shape and draws the cursor. When a system has a mouse, Windows automatically changes the shape of the cursor when it crosses a window border or enters a different part of a window, such as a title or menu bar. It uses standard cursor shapes for the different parts of the screen, such as a pointer in a title bar. The SetCursor function lets an application delete the standard cursor and draw its own custom cursor. The cursor keeps its new shape until the mouse moves or a system command is carried out.