Linux Equivalent of Windows Ctrl to show Mouse Pointer

Solution 1:

Open Terminal and run the following command

gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.peripherals.mouse locate-pointer true

Now if you press ctrl the pointer should be highlighted.

Solution 2:

It is possible to find this option in the GNOME Tweaks. Just go to 'Keyboard & Mouse' -> 'Pointer Location' and turn it on/off.