Microsoft Releases PowerToys v0.97.0 With New CursorWrap Utility

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CursorWrap Adds Edge Wrapping For Mouse Navigation

Microsoft has released PowerToys version 0.97.0, introducing a new utility called CursorWrap. The feature is aimed primarily at users with multi-monitor setups, though it can also be useful on large single displays.
 
CursorWrap allows the mouse pointer to wrap around screen edges. Moving the cursor past the right edge of the right-most display causes it to reappear on the left edge of the left-most display. The same behavior applies to the top and bottom edges.
 
The utility includes several configuration options. Users can toggle CursorWrap on or off with a keyboard shortcut and disable wrapping while dragging items, preventing accidental repositioning during drag-and-drop actions. Recent improvements also limit wrapping to the outer edges of multi-monitor layouts, avoiding unexpected behavior between internal monitor boundaries.

PowerToys v0.97.0 Includes Broad Improvements Across Modules

Command Palette Sees Major Expansion

PowerToys v0.97.0 delivers a large number of updates beyond CursorWrap, with Command Palette receiving the most attention. The release adds drag-and-drop support, new navigation controls, improved result ranking, theme customization, and a built-in Remote Desktop extension. Performance and accessibility have also been improved, and the Command Palette version has been bumped to 0.8.

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