Dot Cursor Effect for Squarespace 7.1: Customize Your Site's Mouse Pointer

 

Make Your Cursor Stand Out with a Dot Cursor on Squarespace

Looking for a small but unique way to enhance your Squarespace website's design? Try replacing the default mouse pointer with a custom dot cursor for a clean and modern touch. This subtle change can add personality and improve your brand identity.

This works perfectly on Squarespace 7.1 and requires just a quick CSS addition.

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Why Use a Dot Cursor?

• Minimal and modern feel

• Adds interactive character

• Visually separates your brand from competitors

• Easy to implement with just a few lines of CSS

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How to Add the Dot Cursor

Paste the code below into Design > Custom CSS in your Squarespace dashboard:

css
// DOT CURSOR - DEFAULT EMOJI - GHOSTPLUGINS.COM //

/* Changes the default cursor to a character, swap out the existing dot with your own, now with color */

body {
    cursor: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" height="24" width="24"><text y="18" font-size="25" fill="black">●</text></svg>') 12 12, auto;
}

// DOT CURSOR - WHEN HOVERING OVER A LINK - GHOSTPLUGINS.COM //

/* Changes the cursor to a different character when hovering a link, swap out the existing dot with your own, now with color */

a {
    cursor: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" height="24" width="24"><text y="18" font-size="25" fill="black">●</text></svg>') 12 12, pointer;
}

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Customize the Look

You can easily change:

• Dot shape (●, ○, ◉, etc.)

• Color (fill="black" → try red, white, #F4B5A8, etc.)

• Font size (font-size="25") to make it bigger or smaller

• Hover style (use a different icon for links)

This feature works on both desktop and mobile devices with cursor compatibility.

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Pro Tip

Use this dot cursor to match your brand color palette or switch the character to something playful or branded — like a tiny logo or emoji.

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