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What is a...

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Definition:

A blinking line or shape on the screen that tells you where the next character will go.

Explanation:

In the example above, the I-beam is used to put the cursor in place. The definition of cursor is changing; I-beams and other pointers are often called cursors.

Sentence:

"Put the cursor before the letter N."

 

 

Find out More!

• Go directly to "cursor" in the TechEncyclopedia.
  
  
• Look it up yourself in the FOLDOC dictionary.