cursor (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrsər/
Definition
A symbol on a computer screen that shows the current position for typing or selecting text, or for moving the mouse.
Examples
The cursor blinked impatiently at the empty document.
Move the cursor to the beginning of the sentence and press delete.
Click and drag the cursor to select the entire paragraph.
How to Use cursor
- move the cursor (collocation)
- To change the position of the cursor on the screen. — "Please move the cursor to the file you want to open."
- blinking cursor (collocation)
- A cursor that flashes on and off, indicating it is ready for input. — "The blinking cursor showed me exactly where my text would appear."
- cursor key (collocation)
- A key on a keyboard used to move the cursor. — "Use the cursor keys to navigate through the menu."
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