The flashing vertical line on the screen that shows you where you are and where the next character you type will appear.

computer sense is 1967 extension of name for the sliding part of a slide rule or other instrument (1590s), earlier "a running messenger" (c. 1300), from Latin cursor "runner," also [..]

A moving position-indicator displayed on a computer monitor that shows a computer operator where the next action or operation will take place.

A special symbol that indicates where the next character you type on your screen will appear. You use your mouse or the arrow keys on your keyboard to move the cursor around on your screen. 

a thin hairline that can be positioned on a spectrum or time signal graphs to obtain a readout. Various types of cursor are available. For example, single cursor - a line, delta cursor - selects a ban [..]

(computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions In computing, a cursor is an indica [..]

A symbol on a display screen that indicates the position at which the next character entered will be displayed. The symbol often blinks so that it can be easily noticed.

(ANSI) A movable, visible mark used to indicate a position of interest on a display surface.

A movable, visible mark used to indicate a position of interest on a display surface. Note: A cursor may have a controllable shape, such as an underline, a rectangle, or a pointer and usually indicates where the next character or graphic will be entered or revised.

A block, underline character, arrow, or other symbol used on a display screen to indicate a particular location on the screen.

() shows you where to type in text, such as a web address or search key. If the cursor isn't in the right place, click there to move it.

runner, carrier, messenger

A small illuminated point, vertical bar, underline, or other symbol on a computer screen that can be positioned by the user via a keyboard, mouse, or other control device to indicate where a new chara [..]

The representation of the mouse on the screen. It may take many different shapes. Example: I-beam, arrow pointer, and hand.

The representation of the mouse on the screen. It may take many different shapes. Example: I-beam, arrow pointer, and hand.

Usually a small arrow on the screen that moves when you move the mouse. The cursor is used to make a selection.

The pointer which appears on screen and is controlled by a pointing device, such as a mouse. The cursor usually has the shape of an arrow, but can also take other shapes: e.g. an I-beam in a document, [..]

The vertical bar that represents an exact point in an active (text) object.

A visually distinct mark on a display / screen indicating where newly typed text will be inserted. The cursor moves as text is typed and, in most modern editors, can be moved around within a document [..]

The arrow or blinking I-beam you direct to different locations on the computer screen by used the mouse.

Depending on what application you're using, a cursor or pointer can appear as many things - an arrow, a blinking line or rectangle, a spinning black-and-white circle or globe, a hand, a watch, a [..]

Most commonly the cursor refers to the arrow where the mouse is currently pointing. In contrast the caret marks the insertion point where keyed characters will next be inserted in a block of text. // [..]

A point of attention on the computer screen, often marked with a flashing line or block. Text typed into the computer will usually appear at the cursor.

(n) (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions

PCB is referring to your mouse cursor. See “crosshair”.

Transparent slide or sheet used with radar displays or with calculating slide rules to give base position or location; also used with computer or word processor input devices on a [..]

 The cursor on your screen can indicate two things: 1) where your mouse pointer is, or 2) where the next character typed will be entered in a line of text.   

See: moding cursor, target cursor

The vertical bar that represents an exact point in an active (text) object.

A database cursor is an object used to pinpoint records in a database. Just like a typing cursor is used to alert you where your text will appear, a database cursor also shows you the specific record [..]

A cursor is a movable indicator that is used to indicate the current position for any input on a computer interface. The cursor can be moved along the interface or application with the help of various [..]

A collection of rows grouped by a common criteria (key sequence, set membership, SELECT result set) which can be navigated and updated.

See: moding cursor, target cursor