visualcue
nounUK /ˈvɪʒuəl kjuː/
US /ˈvɪʒuəl kjuː/
A visual cue is a picture or sign that helps you know what to do.
The teacher used a visual cue, like a picture of a quiet mouth, to remind the class to stop talking.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A visual signal used in acting or performing to indicate when to begin.
The actor waited for the visual cue from the stage manager before walking on.
3. A graphic element in a user interface that guides a person's attention or action.
The red button acts as a visual cue that it is the most important choice on the screen.
4. A nonverbal sign, such as a facial expression or body movement, that communicates meaning.
A nod is a visual cue that shows you agree.