Cursor (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The blinking cursor on the screen indicated where text could be entered.
- To delete a file, move the cursor to the file icon and press the delete button.
- The computer user moved the cursor to the top of the screen to access the menu.
- Using the mouse, she moved the cursor over the button and clicked to submit the form.
- The cursor's position on the screen determined where the new line of text would appear.