point-and-click
Mouse-based interaction method
Point-and-click describes computer interfaces operated by moving a cursor and clicking a mouse, rather than typing commands.
The term often modifies games where players solve puzzles by clicking on objects: a classic point-and-click adventure.
More broadly, it suggests simplicity—anyone can point and click without technical knowledge.
On-screen position indicator
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- selectCarefully pick from options
- highlightMost notable part
hotspot · drag-and-drop · hover · tooltip · menu · sparkle · glow · feedback
Risky exciting undertaking
- mysterySomething unexplained or unknown
- puzzleChallenge testing ingenuity
- escapeFlight from captivity
- detectiveProfessional crime investigator
inventory · story-driven · casual · whodunit · sleuthing · quest · narrative · Myst
Known without reasoning
- accessibleAble to be reached
- user-friendlyEasy to operate
- casualRelaxed and informal
- relaxedFree of stress
easy · straightforward · turn-based · leisurely · methodical · low-pressure · beginner-friendly · non-violent
cursor
On-screen position indicator
highlight · hotspot · drag-and-drop · hover · tooltip · menu · sparkle · glow · feedback
adventure
Risky exciting undertaking
detective · inventory · story-driven · casual · whodunit · sleuthing · quest · narrative · Myst · Sierra
intuitive
Known without reasoning
- accessibleAble to be reached
- user-friendlyEasy to operate
- casualRelaxed and informal
relaxed · easy · straightforward · turn-based · leisurely · methodical · low-pressure · beginner-friendly · non-violent · cozy
puzzle
Challenge testing ingenuity
dialogue · exploration · examine · combine · interact · solve · hint · walkthrough · cutscene · branching
story
Account of events
- mysterySomething unexplained or unknown
- protagonistStory's central figure
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
twist · suspense · character · plot · prologue · epilogue · backstory · clue · revelation · motive
- adventure gamespuzzle, narrative, quest, Myst, text adventure
- convenientconvenient, easy, effortless, handy, hassle-free
point-and-clickcommand-line
Text-based computer interface
command-line interface · text-based · CLI · terminal · keyboard-driven
click, pointed, points, pointer, pointing, clicking, point, clicked, clicker