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Everything about Cursor (user interface)
Indicator showing where text would be input
In human–computer interaction, a cursor is an indicator used to show the current position on a computer monitor or other display device that will respond to input, such as a text cursor or a mouse pointer. Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: Cursor (user interface)A 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Java in a NutshellThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Forward/up directional incompatibilities during cursor placement within graphical user interfacesCited 20 times
- Go sideways: List of graphical user interface elementsA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Point and clickA closely related topic
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
đź“š Books worth reading
Java in a NutshellDavid Flanagan · 1996
An improved user interface for an interactive graphics figure illustratorThomas John Beda · 1987
Evolution of a graphical user interface for the rapid prototyping of real-time embedded systemsKenneth Brett Moeller · 1997
Human-Computer Interaction. Interaction Modalities and TechniquesMasaaki Kurosu · 2013
Using AutoCAD 2011Ralph Grabowski · 2011- 📕DB2 ExpressPaul Yip, Kit Man Cheung · 2004
VX-REXX Programmer's GuideWatcom International Corporation · 1995
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