cursor

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to point to or select information on a digital screen.

  - "The cursor moves across the computer screen as you type."
  - "Clicking the left button of the mouse moves the cursor to a new location."

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Synonyms

the caret , the iterator pattern

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Variants

List of all variants of cursor that leads to same result
cursor , cursors

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin 'cursor' meaning runner or courier.

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Trivia

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1. The first computer cursor was created in 1968 by Doug Engelbart.

2. The term 'cursor' comes from the Latin word 'cursus,' meaning a race or running.

3. Some computer games use custom cursors to enhance the user experience.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mouse: A peripheral device used to control a cursor on a computer screen.

2. Touchpad: A flat touch-sensitive surface used as an alternative to a mouse to control a cursor.

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Culture

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The cursor has become an essential tool in digital technology, allowing users to navigate and interact with various types of media.

How to Memorize "cursor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small arrow moving across a computer screen.
   - Visualize clicking the left button of a mouse to make the cursor jump to a new location.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the cursor with the arrow on a map.
   - Think of the cursor as a pointer that highlights text.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym CURSOR: 'Clicking Underlines Reveals Selected Options Readily.'
   - Visualize the cursor as a finger moving across a touchscreen.

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