'PowerPoint 2002 focuses on the basic skills for the MOUS-Core level program. As a result, the 'Norton XP student can prepare for the MOUS certification exam. Alphabetically organizing its entries by term or task, this reference allows even new users of PowerPoint to easily get answers. With more than 300 entries of key PowerPoint 2002 terms and descriptions of tasks, topics such as descriptions of how to add a chart to a slide, use background music during a presentation, or use a projector are easily found.
A mouse cursor, also known as a mouse arrow, or mouse pointer, is a graphical image that is used to activate or control certain elements in a graphical user interface. More plainly, it indicates where your mouse should perform its next action, such as opening a program, or dragging a file to another location. The mouse pointer follows the path of the user's hand as they move their mouse. The graphic shows an example of a mouse cursor.
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See our mouse page for a full explanation of a mouse, types of mice, and other related information.
Example of a mouse pointer
In the animated next to this paragraph, you'll se an example of a mouse cursor moving around the screen. By default, it looks like a pointed arrow. When positioned over selectable text, it appears as an I-beam cursor. When hovering over a link, it appears as a pointing hand.
Related pages
Cursor, Double-headed arrow, Mouse, Mouse terms, Operating system terms, Pointer, Pointing device
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Subjects
Alphabetically organizing its entries by term or task, this reference allows even new users of PowerPoint to easily get answers. With more than 300 entries of key PowerPoint 2002 terms and descriptions of tasks, topics such as descriptions of how to add a chart to a slide, use background music during a presentation, or use a projector are easily found. With the detailed instructions on using the Office Assistant and Microsoft’s Knowledge Base system, PowerPoint users quickly learn how to troubleshoot problems. Also included is information about preparing for and passing the core examination for MOUS certification.