A predefined graphic in Word is one that the designers of Word have built for its use. It saves the user having to design their own template and look and platform when that might not be their particular forte.
It depends on which ones you are talking about. There is "SmartArt" and also Clip Art, Shapes, WordArt, and you can plug anything into a predefined Text Box.
A template.
clip art
They are objects.
theme
Symbols
it's called an insertion point...you IDIOT
clip art
clip art
It's a cursor, you IDIOT!Improved: Actually it's called the insertion point, idiot.
Template... (In medical transcription)
Default
Raster Graphics