A cursor is a small image that shows a pointer to some part of the screen.

A cursor is typically controlled using a mouse or trackpad, but can also be controlled using other input devices such as a stylus. The most common type of cursor is the arrow cursor, which indicates an area on the screen where you can click to perform some action (such as opening a file or launching an application).

A cursor can be any shape, size, color, or even animated. Some users prefer to have different cursors for different activities (e.g., one for text editing and one for web browsing).

CursorFX - provides a variety of features including animated cursors and "bubble" cursors for the Windows desktop.