Mouse pointer
The mouse cursor or mouse pointer, is often shaped like an arrow or a small hand with the index finger pointing towards the top of the display device. The mouse pointer moves as the user moves his or her mouse and is used as a reference point to where the mouse is located on the display screen.
In the picture to the right, is a simple graphic illustration of what the mouse cursor may look like.
Also see: Cursor, Double-headed arrow, Mouse, Mouse definitions, Operating system definitions, Pointer, Pointing device