Cursor (noun)

1. A small symbol, such as an arrow, that is used to indicate the position on a computer display screen where the next entry will be made.
2. A moveable indicator on a computer display screen that shows the position of the next entry.

Origin:

From latin cursor "runner".

Examples:

1. The cursor blinked at the end of the sentence, indicating where the next letter would be typed.
2. The cursor was moved to the beginning of the text to make a correction.
3. The cursor was used to select the text that needed to be copied.
4. The cursor shape was changed to a vertical line to make it easier to see.
5. The cursor was moved to the bottom of the screen to see the last line of the document.