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cursor

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɜrsər/ · UK /ˈkɜːsə/

cursor means: A moving mark on a computer screen that shows where you are pointing or entering text.

noun

SCREEN POINTERB1

A moving mark on a computer screen that shows where you are pointing or entering text.

  • Move the cursor to the button.
  • The cursor blinked at the end of the line.
  • Can you see the cursor on the screen?

Similar words: pointer

Common phrases: move the cursor, blinking cursor, cursor position

Questions about cursor

What does cursor mean?

A moving mark on a computer screen that shows where you are pointing or entering text.

What is cursor in other languages?

Türkçe: imleç · Español: cursor · Français: curseur · Deutsch: Cursor · Italiano: cursore · 日本語: カーソル

How do you pronounce cursor?

In American English /ˈkɜrsər/; in British English /ˈkɜːsə/.

How do you use cursor in a sentence?

Move the cursor to the button. The cursor blinked at the end of the line.

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