It could be many shapes, depending on your graphics application. Some common shapes are pencil, arrow, paint brush, and cross hair.
The mouse pointer shape typically changes to a four-headed arrow when a shape is selected. This indicates that the shape can be moved in any direction.
The mouse pointer, or cursor, changes shape.
A mouse pointer
a Croatia's shape
When you draw a shape using the shapes button in the Insert tab, your mouse pointer typically changes to a crosshair or a plus sign. This indicates that you can click and drag to create the desired shape. Depending on the specific application, the pointer may also display a shape outline while you hold down the mouse button.
Hand, pointing at the link.
Doubble Array
The mouse-pointer dialog box is used to change the appearance of the mouse-pointer. In the control panel, open the dialog box by clicking printers and other hardware. Click the pointers tab to display pointer shapes. Choose the shape you want, and select save.
A line with an arrow at each end.
Sizing Handle
crosshair
the move pointer