pointercontrol

noun
UK /ˈpɔɪntə kənˈtrəʊl/
US /ˈpɔɪntər kənˈtroʊl/

Pointer control is the way you use a mouse or your finger to move a little arrow on a screen.

She learned pointer control so she could click on the right picture.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A setting that changes how fast or how big the pointer moves on a computer.

He changed the pointer control to make the arrow move slower.

3. The skill of guiding a pointer to a spot without missing.

Good pointer control helps you hit small buttons on a game.

4. A feature that lets you use a stick or pad to move the pointer instead of a mouse.

The laptop has pointer control built into the keyboard.