# Configure Unclutter on Debian 11 Linux

[Unclutter](https://wiki.debian.org/unclutter) its a program which helps you hide the cursor after a set time of no mouse activity.

This time amount can be configured on your system by editing this file:

```sh
/etc/default/unclutter
```

and changing the line:

```sh
EXTRA_OPTS="-idle 1 -root"
```

to a higher number, like 5 or 6:

```sh
EXTRA_OPTS="-idle 6 -root"
```

This will make Unclutter wait for 6 seconds before hiding the cursor from view.

## References & Links

[Ubuntu Forum Thread - Hiding mouse after being few seconds idle on X display](https://askubuntu.com/questions/679727/hiding-mouse-after-being-few-seconds-idle-on-x-display)