Instructions for locking the mouse cursor when playing games on BlueStacks

In the BlueStacks emulator , there are many games that require you to use the mouse cursor to move instead of the first-person perspective. It would be troublesome if during an intense battle your mouse pointer flew out of the simulation window, wouldn't it? In the following article, WebTech360 will guide you how to lock the mouse cursor in the BlueStacks emulator within the application window.

Instructions for locking the mouse cursor when playing games on BlueStacks

Instructions for locking the mouse cursor when playing games on BlueStacks

Note: This method applies to BlueStacks versions from 4.90.0.1046 and above.

First, open BlueStacks, open the game you want to lock the cursor, then click the cursor lock button in the right menu bar. Additionally, you can also press the key combination Ctrl + Shift + F8 on the keyboard to enable this feature.

Instructions for locking the mouse cursor when playing games on BlueStacks

At this point, you will see the cursor lock icon with a red border around it, meaning you have successfully locked it. Now, you can move the mouse freely without fear of it falling out of the game. The mouse pointer will only move within the game frame, not outside.

If you want to remove the cursor lock to use the device as normal, continue pressing the key combination Ctrl + Shift + F8 again.

Tip: In addition to pressing the above key combination to turn off cursor lock, you can also use pressing Alt + Tab to switch to another window, then return to BlueStack. At this point the cursor lock command will also be canceled, you can use it as usual.

Wishing you success!

Leave a Comment

Put Collabora Behind Nginx Without Breaking WebSockets

Put Collabora Behind Nginx Without Breaking WebSockets

Configure Nginx TLS termination, Collabora routes, and WebSocket headers, then test the public endpoints before opening real documents.

Stop CODE Editing Sessions from Ending at 10 Minutes

Stop CODE Editing Sessions from Ending at 10 Minutes

Trace a 10-minute CODE disconnect to its proxy, load balancer, or WebSocket path, then correct the timeout and verify the session stays connected.

Deploy Collabora CODE on Kubernetes with Helm

Deploy Collabora CODE on Kubernetes with Helm

Install the official Collabora Helm chart, configure WOPI access and ingress affinity, and verify the deployment without common setup mistakes.

Trace a Blank Collabora Document to the Failing Layer

Trace a Blank Collabora Document to the Failing Layer

Use browser requests, WOPI logs, and targeted proxy checks to find why Collabora opens a blank document—and choose a fix that fits the evidence.

Enable Multilingual Spell Check in Collabora Online CODE

Enable Multilingual Spell Check in Collabora Online CODE

Configure CODE Docker dictionaries and tag document passages correctly so English, French, and other supported languages receive the right spell-checking.

Set Collabora’s Idle Timer for Active Document Views

Set Collabora’s Idle Timer for Active Document Views

Adjust the per-view inactivity threshold in coolwsd and distinguish it from background-tab dimming, document unloading, autosave, and login expiration.

Disable Collabora CODE Update Checks and Unwanted Connections

Disable Collabora CODE Update Checks and Unwanted Connections

Stop scheduled CODE update checks, review optional remote services, and use outbound network controls without breaking document editing.

Connect Seafile and Collabora with the Correct WOPI URL

Connect Seafile and Collabora with the Correct WOPI URL

Enable secure document editing in Seafile by configuring Collabora’s discovery URL, HTTPS, and WOPI access for your deployment.

Restore Copy and Paste Between Collabora and Desktop Apps

Restore Copy and Paste Between Collabora and Desktop Apps

Test the system clipboard, adjust browser permissions, and identify when an embedded Collabora integration needs an iframe policy change.

Make Custom Fonts Available in Collabora CODE Docker

Make Custom Fonts Available in Collabora CODE Docker

Mount font files into Docker and Collabora’s systemplate so custom typefaces appear in the editor and render correctly in documents.