Pointer Schemes

A pointer scheme is a set of indicators used as the main selection/positioning mechanism within Windows. Each pointer within the scheme is associated with a specific Windows task. As you work in Windows, the pointer changes shape to reflect the current function. You can change the appearance of the pointer by choosing a different scheme from the Pointers tab of the Mouse Properties. For example, the scheme for left-handed users consists of pointers that point to the right rather than to the left.

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