An on-screen indicator that marks a specific location within text. When typing text, the cursor marks the location where the next character typed will be placed. When editing existing text, the cursor is used along with the mouse or certain keyboard keys to select text for manipulation. Once text is selected, you can replace, delete, cut, or copy it, or you can change its attributes, such as the style of font. The cursor is moved to different locations using the mouse or directional arrow keys on a keyboard.