Meaning of the word cursor in English

What does cursor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cursor

US /ˈkɝː.sɚ/

UK /ˈkɜː.sər/

a movable indicator on a computer screen, used to show the current position for user interaction, such as text insertion or mouse pointer location

Example:

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Move the mouse to position the cursor over the icon.

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The blinking cursor indicates where your text will appear.

Synonym:

pointer indicator