> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://awecommerce.gitbook.io/awe-seasonal-effects/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://awecommerce.gitbook.io/awe-seasonal-effects/getting-started/effects/cursor-effect.md).

# Cursor effect

A trail that follows the pointer, or a seasonal image that replaces it.

Add a sparkle, emoji or seasonal trail that follows the pointer — or swap the pointer for a seasonal image, like a candy cane or a pumpkin.

To get started:\
**Open** a campaign → **Elements** → **Cursor effect** → **Edit settings**.

The effect has 2 parts you can turn on separately: **Trail** and **Pointer**. You can use one or both.

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## 1. **Trail**

<figure><img src="https://2143911517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fh99vPHicsa9fNoUu2h0S%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-999334304794d4fb5802a905a9501d57a6c1c029%2Fcursor-effect-01-trail.png?alt=media" alt="Cursor effect trail settings"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Trail cursor** is on by default. Pick one of 42 trails under **Particles** — use **Search effects** or a category: **Celebration**, **Abstract**, **Seasonal**, **Nature**, **Trail**, **Commerce**.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="160"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Celebration</strong></td><td>Emoji trail (default), Fairy dust, Firework burst, Confetti pop, Lucky clover, Balloon float, Rainbow trail, Springy emoji</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Abstract</strong></td><td>Flowing silk ribbon, Constellation, Aurora veil, Neon pulse, Liquid metaball, Shooting star, Glow spotlight, Comet trail, Magnetic blob, Ripple rings</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Seasonal</strong></td><td>Valentine heart trail, Halloween night trail, Winter wonder trail, Lunar New Year trail, Diwali diya trail, Eid crescent trail, Twinkle lights, Easter egg bounce, Ghost cursor, Snowflake cursor</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Nature</strong></td><td>Ocean bubble trail, Spring blossom trail, Summer fun trail, Autumn maple</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Trail</strong></td><td>Bubble cursor, Clock cursor, Following dot, Trailing cursor</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Commerce</strong></td><td>Character cursor, Coin rain, Text flag, Magnetic CTA Compass, CTA Scanner Beam, Product Spotlight Lens</td></tr></tbody></table>

Some trails can be customised — the fields appear under the grid when you pick one:

* **Emoji trail**: choose up to 6 emoji. The trail uses them in order.
* **Text flag** / **Character cursor**: type your own **Text** or **Letters**, e.g. `SALE`.
* **Colors**: many trails let you pick 1–5 colours.
* **Springy emoji** (1 emoji) and **Ocean bubble trail** (up to 6): pick your own **Custom emoji**.

→ *Picking another trail resets these fields to that trail's defaults.*

## 2. **Pointer**

Turn on **Image cursor** to replace the pointer with an image. Pick one under **Cursor image**:

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* **Celebration**: Star image, Lucky clover, Balloon image, Gold coin, Firework image
* **Seasonal**: Candy cane, Snowflake image, Heart image, Gift image, Pumpkin image, Christmas tree, Bat image, Easter egg, Maple leaf
* **Image**: Magic wand

Or click **Custom image** to upload your own (PNG, SVG, WebP or JPEG). The app resizes it to fit a cursor.

→ *The normal cursor comes back over links, buttons and input fields, so every control stays easy to click.*

## 3. **Enable on mobile devices**

Off by default. The cursor effect is made for desktop. Tick it to let the trail follow a shopper's finger while it drags on a phone.

{% hint style="info" %}
Magnetic CTA Compass, CTA Scanner Beam and Product Spotlight Lens never run on touch screens, even with this option on.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
If your campaign targets **Mobile only** and the cursor effect is the only effect on, shoppers will see nothing. See [Targeting](/awe-seasonal-effects/getting-started/campaign-settings/targeting.md).
{% endhint %}

## 4. **Good to know**

* The cursor effect doesn't show for shoppers who turned on "reduce motion" on their device.
* With **Speed guard** set to **Balanced**, it's turned off on slower devices. See [Settings](/awe-seasonal-effects/getting-started/settings.md).

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💬 If you have any related questions, please contact us via **Live chat** in the app.