Cursors - English meaning

noun

A movable indicator on a computer screen identifying the point that will be affected by input from the user.

Usage examples:

The device is coupled to a host computer that displays a cursor in a graphical environment, such as…

noun

The transparent slide engraved with a hairline that is part of a slide rule and is used for marking a point on the rule while bringing a point on the central sliding portion up to it.

Usage examples:

The twocycle log scale was necessary because the rules had no cursor.

noun

A movable symbol on a computer screen that shows the point where you can change a text or image

Usage examples:

You can move the cursor by using the mouse.

noun

A small image such as a line or an arrow on a computer screen that can be moved to show, for example, where numbers or text can be entered

Usage examples:

Position the cursor in the box on the web page, right-click the mouse, and select paste.