How do I stop numerals from popping up on my Mac desktop when moving the mouse?

How do you cancel numerals popping up on the desktop when you move the mouse?




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Posted on Apr 6, 2025 11:30 AM

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Posted on Apr 6, 2025 5:29 PM

Hi Ghant,

welcome to this Apple (user-to-user) Community!


Re: "How do you cancel numerals popping up on the desktop when you move the mouse?"


If you are using Voice Control, you may have enabled numbering of screen items or areas ...

If so,

Try saying ''Hide numbers" or "Hide Grid"

__________________

More info: if needed:

For MacOS Sequoia: (Else please choose your Mac's MacOS version at the top of the article for accurate info.)

Use Voice Control commands to interact with your Mac - Apple Support


All the best :-)

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Apr 6, 2025 5:29 PM in response to Ghant

Hi Ghant,

welcome to this Apple (user-to-user) Community!


Re: "How do you cancel numerals popping up on the desktop when you move the mouse?"


If you are using Voice Control, you may have enabled numbering of screen items or areas ...

If so,

Try saying ''Hide numbers" or "Hide Grid"

__________________

More info: if needed:

For MacOS Sequoia: (Else please choose your Mac's MacOS version at the top of the article for accurate info.)

Use Voice Control commands to interact with your Mac - Apple Support


All the best :-)

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