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This is because the mouse icon on screen is often an arrow, and in computer jargon the user "points" at a part of the screen.
Pointing is done by moving the mouse until the tip of the arrow on screen is at the desired place, such as a menu title.
Velda Spinka
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∙ 15y agoA "pointing device" can also refer to a special "stick" (sometimes telescopic, to reduce the length when not in use), or a lamp with a narrow light beam that is pointed at a map, blackboard, slide screen, movie screen, etc.; sometimes the light is in the form of an arrow. Well, actually because it _IS_ a pointing device - one of many types. Touchpads, trackballs and many others may serve as pointing devices as well. Using simpliest terms, a pointing device is a device that gives you control over an on-screen pointer in window systems.
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Why a mouse often called a pointing device?
because a mouse points
Why is a mouse called a pointing device?
This is because the mouse icon on screen is often an arrow, and in computer jargon the user "points" at a part of the screen. Pointing is done by moving the mouse until the tip of the arrow on screen is at the desired place, such as a menu title.
Why is the mouse often called a pointing device?
This is because the mouse icon on screen is often an arrow, and in computer jargon the user "points" at a part of the screen. Pointing is done by moving the mouse until the tip of the arrow on screen is at the desired place, such as a menu title.
What is the device that allows you to use your hand instead of the mouse?
This is a relatively new type of technology. They are often called 'trackpads'.
What is the definition of a mouse used in a computer class?
Computer MouseThe computer mouse is the part of the computer that you hold onto to move the mouse pointer around on the screen, and to click on the links and buttons on the screen. It is most often placed on a pad next to your keyboard.
What are ISA devices often called?
pointing devices
What call mouse in lop top?
The mouse on a laptop is often called a mousepad, trackpad, or simply a mouse.
What is an Alternative input device?
2nd keyboard or mouse, often attached via USB
Is the demonstrative pronoun called pointing words?
Yes, the demonstrative pronoun is often referred to as a pointing word because it helps to point out or identify a specific person, place, or thing in relation to the speaker.
What is the device for waste rotary screening called?
This is often called a "trommel," a Dutch word meaning drum.
What does a triangle pointing down mean?
A downward pointing triangle is often used to represent "female".
Why is a computer mouse called a mouse?
The mouse is called the mouse because before it was wireless they were all corded and the cord was supposed to be the tail which makes it look a little bit like a mouse or a rat but rat would sound disgusting hence the name mouse
