insertion point
Where typing appears
The insertion point is the blinking vertical line in a text field or document showing where typed characters will appear.
It marks the exact position between existing characters where new text enters: Click to move the insertion point.
Also called a cursor, though cursor can refer more broadly to any position indicator on screen.
- text cursorTyping position marker
- blinking cursorFlashing text position marker
- caretSymbol marking insertions
- blinkingEyelid opening and closing
- textWritten or printed words
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