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title: "How to Add a Follow Text Cursor in WordPress?"
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# How to Add a Follow Text Cursor in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks Mouse Cursor block adds text that follows the mouse cursor on a WordPress website.
- Cursor Area dropdown and Type dropdown control the effect, with Follow Text selected and text entered in the Follow Text field.
- Mouse Cursor Click toggle adds a different follow text cursor for a link hover, and Cursor Left Offset and Cursor Top Offset adjust the text position.

Are you looking to add a follow text cursor in WordPress? With this effect, a text follows the mouse cursor, adding a subtle yet engaging element to your website, which can improve the overall user experience and make interactions more dynamic.

With the Mouse Cursor block from Nexter Blocks, you can easily add text that follows the mouse cursor on your WordPress website.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Mouse Cursor block,* *[click here](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-a-custom-cursor-in-wordpress/).*

***Requirement  - This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-custom-cursors/)

To do this, add the Mouse Cursor block to the page and follow the steps -

1. Select the appropriate cursor area from the **Cursor Area** dropdown.

2. Then select **Follow Text** from the **Type** dropdown.

3. After that, add the text in the **Follow Text** field.

You can manage the text’s left and top distance from the mouse cursor from the **Cursor Left Offset** and **Cursor Top Offset** sections.

Then, by enabling the **Mouse Cursor Click** toggle, you can add a different follow text cursor for a link hover.

Now you’ll see your text following the mouse cursor.