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# UIPointerStyle

An object that defines the pointer shape and effect.

```
@MainActor class UIPointerStyle
```

## Overview

Whenever possible, match pointer styles to UIKit styles and make them consistent with the visual intent of similar views.

> Note:
> When supporting the use of Apple Pencil, effect-based styles, such as a pointer style created using ``doc://com.apple.uikit/documentation/UIKit/UIPointerStyle/init(effect:shape:)`` are fully supported, but shape-based pointer styles created using ``doc://com.apple.uikit/documentation/UIKit/UIPointerStyle/init(shape:constrainedAxes:)`` aren’t.

For more information, see [Human Interface Guidelines](https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/inputs/pointing-devices/).

## Topics

### Creating a pointer style

[`init(effect:shape:)`](/documentation/UIKit/UIPointerStyle/init(effect:shape:))

Applies the provided content effect and pointer shape to the current region.

[`init(shape:constrainedAxes:)`](/documentation/UIKit/UIPointerStyle/init(shape:constrainedAxes:))

Morphs the pointer into the provided shape when hovering over the current region.

[`styleWithEffect:shape:`](/documentation/UIKit/UIPointerStyle/styleWithEffect:shape:)

Applies the provided content effect and pointer shape to the current region.

[`styleWithShape:constrainedAxes:`](/documentation/UIKit/UIPointerStyle/styleWithShape:constrainedAxes:)

Morphs the pointer into the provided shape when it moves over the current region.

[`hidden()`](/documentation/UIKit/UIPointerStyle/hidden())

Hides the pointer when it moves over the current region.

[`system()`](/documentation/UIKit/UIPointerStyle/system())

Morphs the pointer into a default system-style pointer.

### Specifying pointer accessories

[`accessories`](/documentation/UIKit/UIPointerStyle/accessories)

Accessories to display alongside the pointer.

[`UIPointerAccessory`](/documentation/UIKit/UIPointerAccessory)

Constants that describe accessories to display alongside the primary pointer.


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