on-screen arrows
nounUK /ɒn skriːn ˈærəʊz/
US /ɑːn skriːn ˈæroʊz/
Little arrow shapes you see on a screen that show you where to go or what to tap.
Follow the on-screen arrows to move your character through the maze.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Arrow symbols shown during a presentation or video to point at something important.
The teacher used on-screen arrows to highlight the parts of the diagram.
3. Directional indicators in a game or app that guide the player's next move.
The on-screen arrows flashed left, telling her to dodge.
4. Visual cues on a device that show which way to swipe or scroll.
On-screen arrows appeared at the edge of the map to show there was more to see.