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# image

The cursor’s image.

```
var image: NSImage { get }
```

## Discussion

The cursor image or `nil` if none exists. Note that an `NSCursor` object is immutable: you cannot change its image after it’s created. Instead, use [`init(image:hotSpot:)`](/documentation/AppKit/NSCursor/init(image:hotSpot:)) to create a new cursor with the new settings.

## See Also

[`init(image:hotSpot:)`](/documentation/AppKit/NSCursor/init(image:hotSpot:))

Initializes a cursor with the given image and hot spot.


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