The caret, also known as the blinking cursor, is a fundamental aspect of text editors, signifying where the next character will be inserted.
A comprehensive encyclopedia entry about pointers (or cursors), covering historical context, types, key events, detailed explanations, and more.
A computer cursor is a symbol that indicates the position on the screen where the next character will be typed, often appearing as a blinking dash or rectangle.
The insertion point, often represented by a blinking vertical line or cursor, is the location where input from the keyboard or mouse is placed. This concept is essential in various applications, especially word processing programs, where text input occurs at the insertion point.
