List of useful elements used to interact with what is on the screen: Text insertion cursor (or insertion point), mouse pointer, arrow, pin, adjustment handle and selection. To see context menu: right click the mouse

Text insertion cursor ‘I’: This is the position indicator showing where keyboard inputs will appear – it flashes on and off

Mouse pointer: The object that moves on a computer display as you move the mouse and changes depending on what it is hovering over. When it is over text it becomes a beam I , when over a link to a different webpage – a hand, when over neutral space it is an arrow.

The forward/back, expand/collapse (facing down or up) arrow ‘❯’: In File Explorer this symbol is seen on the left of a folder (if there are sub folders) or word such as ‘Recents’. When pointing right it is compressed and when pointing down it is expanded. e.g. When pointing down, ‘Recents’ will show recently opened files and Folders in the navigation bar will show sub folders. For ribbons you can choose between classic or simplified by clicking on the down arrow

The pin: When you see a pin or the words to ‘Pin’ something you are fixing something in a prominent location or keeping it showing. e.g. pin the classic ribbon in Microsoft 365 apps so it is not simplified or Pin a text message on a smartphone to save it permanently at the top of the Messages app (not recommended)

Adjustment handle: A hollow thick arrow that appears on the corners and edges of a window. Drag the arrow to adjust the size and shape of a Window. Corner arrows are diagonal and double headed and move two sides of the window at once

Selection: This is either highlighted text that identifies what will respond to a formatting change e.g. bold or italic, a highlighted file or a button that is bordered or darker. Tip. Press ‘Enter’ on the keyboard top open the file or action the command in the button

Context menu: Right click the mouse to see a menu of options relevant to the area being clicked on