RE: terminology question: pointer vs. cursor

Subject: RE: terminology question: pointer vs. cursor
From: "j a n e f a r a o l a" <jane -at- i-content -dot- com>
To: <TECHWR-L -at- LISTS -dot- RAYCOMM -dot- COM>
Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 11:43:30 -0700

Distinguishing between a cursor & a pointer does make a difference -
especially for computer users who are just getting started. In several word
processors, for instance, the cursor can be blinking on page 1 while a user
has scrolled down to view page 4 with their pointer. New users are mystified
when they begin to type and suddenly they're back at page 1.

JPF

-----Original Message-----
Subject: Re: terminology question: pointer vs. cursor

How about pointer vs. cursor vs. nothing. I pick nothing. Why do you need to
discuss the mouse or keyboard in either manner? What, pray-tell, are you
documenting?





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