Virtual cursor is a security feature for use during screen sharing. When enabled, your system cursor stays in place, while interaction with the Sobes Copilot window and area screenshots happens invisibly to the interviewer.
Why You Need This
During an interview with screen sharing, the interviewer can see your cursor. If you start moving the mouse toward the overlay, clicking buttons, or selecting an area for a screenshot — it will immediately draw attention.
Virtual cursor solves this problem:
- System cursor doesn't move — the interviewer sees the cursor standing still while you interact with the overlay
- Area screenshots are invisible — you can carefully select the desired screen zone without giving yourself away with cursor movement
- Full interface interaction — clicks, scrolling, text input, drag-and-drop all work as usual, but through the virtual cursor
How to Enable
Manually
| Action | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle virtual cursor | Ctrl + Shift + V | Cmd + Shift + V |
Automatically on Area Screenshot
Go to Settings → Virtual Mouse and enable automatic activation. When taking an area screenshot, the virtual cursor will activate during selection and deactivate after.
Limitations
- Does not work inside virtual machines (VirtualBox, Parallels, VMware, etc.)
- Does not work in fullscreen windows on macOS
- May not work with some specific mouse drivers