Spotlight

Spotlight darkens the entire screen except the area around your cursor, creating a dramatic focus effect that draws all attention to the area you're pointing at.

Default shortcut: Ctrl + 3

How It Works

When activated, a fullscreen semi-transparent backdrop covers the screen. A clear "window" around your cursor reveals the content underneath, creating a spotlight effect. The spotlight follows your cursor in real time.

Configuration

Setting	Options	Description
Backdrop color	Any color (color picker)	Color of the darkened area
Radius	Adjustable slider	Size of the clear spotlight area
Opacity	0 – 1 slider	How dark the backdrop is (higher = darker)

Use Cases

• Presentations: Direct attention to a specific button, text, or diagram
• Code reviews: Highlight a specific line or block of code during walkthroughs
• Teaching: Focus students on one part of a complex interface
• Demos: Guide viewers through multi-step workflows

Tips

• Use a dark backdrop (black at 0.7–0.8 opacity) for the strongest focus effect
• Increase the radius when highlighting larger areas like tables or diagrams
• Decrease the radius for pinpoint focus on small UI elements
• Works great over any application — the overlay is visible in screen shares and recordings