Where is the simple pointer

FrogSoup · **Joined:** Sep 06, 2019 **Posts:** 2

I have only just started using GIMP and I can not find the regular pointer. just the arrow pointer tool that selects items, i dont want to rectangle select or ellipse select or free select (lasso) just a point like regular mouse select . i cant seem to find it. am i missing something

Vincent · **Posted:** Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:15 pm **(#2)**

I must say, I don't have a clue. With me, the pointer is just the regular pointer. Of course, on an image it will be a plus sign with a small symbol of the tool you have selected.

Blighty II · **Joined:** Sep 23, 2016 **Posts:** 317

With Gimp one of the tools is always active and the mouse pointer will indicate which one it is. The measure tool is closest to a neutral tool as it does not alter the image in any way.

Maybe something closer to what you want. Go to:
Edit > Preferences > Image Windows
and then set:
Pointer mode > Tool icon

Vincent · **Posted:** Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:26 pm **(#4)**

Sorry, you can change it in the preference section under the edit tab. Then click on "Image Windows" and in that field you can make it a pointer by choosing the pointer mode, but not a regular pointer.

FrogSoup · **Joined:** Sep 06, 2019 **Posts:** 2

thank you for your help

Wallace · **Posted:** Sat Sep 07, 2019 4:51 pm **(#6)**

Here's a video I made.
Which might be helpful.

Video from : www.youtube.com

2-ton · **Posted:** Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:09 am **(#7)**

Your videos are always so thorough and easy to follow!

Wallace · **Posted:** Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:41 am **(#8)**

2-ton wrote:

Your videos are always so thorough and easy to follow!

Thank you 2-ton.
:bigthup

gimper66 · **Posted:** Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:11 pm **(#9)**

i also changed my pointer, thanks wallace for the well explained tut.
putting the materials in color and appropriate size, I had already found that from the beginning

thanks again, gimper66

Wallace · **Posted:** Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:13 pm **(#10)**

gimper66 wrote:

i also changed my pointer, thanks wallace for the well explained tut.
putting the materials in color and appropriate size, I had already found that from the beginning

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thanks again, gimper66