cursors

Mouse-controlled screen markers

Cursors is the plural of cursor, the movable indicator on a computer screen showing where the next action will occur—typically a blinking line in text or an arrow for navigation.

The cursor tracks mouse movement or marks typing position: I lost track of my cursors across three monitors.

The word comes from Latin for "runner."

computing

pointer

Reference to memory location

mouseSmall gnawing mammal
arrowPointed shaft for shooting
clickBrief sharp noise

drag · hover · icon · I-beam · caret · crosshair · hand · resize · scroll · blink

textediting

caret

Symbol marking insertions

I-beamFlanged steel support
insertion pointText entry location
blinkRapid lid movement

typing · text field · position · text selection · underscore · prompt · command line · terminal · word processor

selection

click

Brief sharp noise

highlightMost notable part
selectCarefully pick from options
markVisible impression or sign

drag · range · text selection · copy · cut · paste · multi-select · marquee · lasso · anchor point

navigation

arrow keys

Cursor movement buttons

scrollWound document of parchment
moveChange location or act
upOut of bed

down · left · right · home · end · page up · tab · directional · focus · traverse

guidance

mentor

Trusted wisdom-giving advisor

tutorIndividual instruction provider
advisorOne who gives guidance
coachOne who instructs

guide · counselor · instructor · supervisor · trainer · facilitator · guardian · steward · overseer · curator

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