Cursor: Definition, Types, and Uses in GUIs

A cursor is a graphical representation on a computer screen of the position and shape of the mouse pointer or other pointing device. It's used to interact with graphical user interfaces (GUIs) by selecting and clicking on icons, buttons, and other items displayed on the screen. The cursor is typically an arrow or a hand, and it changes shape depending on the context and the operation that can be performed. In text editors, the cursor is a blinking vertical line that indicates where the next typed character will appear.