---
name: "SDL_GetDefaultCursor"
section: "3"
platform: "linux"
package: "libsdl3-doc"
version: "3.2.10+ds-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/SDL_GetDefaultCursor"
---

# SDL\_GetDefaultCursor(3)

Get the default cursor.

## NAME

SDL\_GetDefaultCursor - Get the default cursor.

## HEADER FILE

Defined in SDL3/SDL\_mouse.h

## SYNOPSIS

```
#include "SDL3/SDL.h"
```

**SDL\_Cursor \* SDL\_GetDefaultCursor(void);**

## DESCRIPTION

You do not have to call  **SDL\_DestroyCursor** () on the return value, but it is safe to do so.

## RETURN VALUE

( **SDL\_Cursor**\
  \*) Returns the default cursor on success or NULL on failuree; call  **SDL\_GetError** () for more information.

## THREAD SAFETY

This function should only be called on the main thread.

## AVAILABILITY

This function is available since SDL 3.2.0.