cursorlike
Cursorlike is an adjective used to describe objects, icons, or behaviors that resemble a computer cursor or text insertion point. In user interface design and human-computer interaction, cursorlike elements may imitate the appearance or function of the cursor, such as a vertical caret in text fields, an arrow pointer, or animated guides that indicate where input will occur. The term helps distinguish features that visually or functionally imitate cursors from those that operate as independent controls or decorative graphics.
Etymology and usage notes: the word is formed from cursor plus the suffix -like. The term “cursor”
Contexts and examples: cursorlike cues are often described in style guides to communicate expected user behavior,
See also: cursor, caret, insertion point, pointer, focus indicator, user interface design.