epicycles
sizing handles
sizing handles
A small dense object that circles the sun could be an asteroid, a comet, or a dwarf planet. These objects are part of the solar system and orbit the sun along with the planets.
They are placeholders and can be used to do things like change the size or orientation of the graphic.
A very small object is called a "microscopic" object or "minuscule" object, depending on the size. It can also be referred to as a "tiny" or "miniscule" object.
sizing handles
The small square and circles around a selected graphic, are called sizing handles. To erase a character to the right of the insertion point, press the delete key.
A small object orbiting a larger object is called a satellite. Satellites can be natural, like moons orbiting planets, or artificial, like those used for communication or navigation.
Small circles
They are called icons.
Particles.
a planet