cursor key UK
ˈkɜːrsər kiː
See also: arrow key (US)
Definition

Definition of cursor key - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

navigationTECH.UKkey used to navigate through text or optionsTECH.UK
  • Use the cursor key to scroll through the menu options.
  • Press the cursor key to move the cursor left.
  • The cursor key helps in navigating through the document.
arrow key
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Expressions with cursor

mouse cursorn.
small image on a screen showing where mouse actions will happen
The mouse cursor disappeared, so I had to restart the computer.
cursor positionn.
current on-screen place where the cursor will cause an action
Move the cursor position before the word you want to edit.

Expressions with key

key intov.
enter information using a keyboard
He keyed into the computer all the data from the survey.
key toprep.
important for solving a problem
Innovation is key to solving climate change.
key upv.
make someone excited or nervous
The loud music keyed up the crowd before the show.
church keyn.
tool for opening cans and bottles
He used a church key to open the soda can.
key to successn.
essential factor for achieving success
Determination is often seen as the key to success.
lock and keyn.
device used to secure something
The treasure chest was secured with a lock and key.
out of keyadj.
not in harmony with the musical key
The singer was out of key during the performance.
hold the keyv.
be essential for achieving something
His support holds the key to our success.
key for successn.
crucial element enabling achievement
Education is a key for success in life.
key in handadj.
ready for immediate use or operation
The apartment is key in hand for the new tenants.

Terms related to cursor key

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Terms with cursor key included in their meaning

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arrow keyn.
technology
key on a keyboard for moving the cursor
home keyn.
technology
the key that returns the cursor to the start
returnn.
technology
keyboard key that moves the cursor to the next line
tabv.
technology
press keyboard key that moves cursor to the next field or indents
backspace keyn.
computer keyboard
keyboard key that deletes the character left of the cursor
Bkspabbr.
abr: backspace
key that deletes the character before the cursor

View all translations of cursor key

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  1. French:touche fléchée, ...
  2. German:Navigationstaste, ...
  3. Italian:tasto cursore, ...
  4. Spanish:tecla de navegación, ...
  5. Portuguese:tecla de cursor, ...
  6. Chinese:导航键, ...
  7. Japanese:ナビゲーションキー, ...
  8. Arabic:مِفْتاح المُؤَشِّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַקָּשׁ נִיּוּוּט, ...
  10. Russian:клавиша курсора, ...
  11. Ukrainian:клавіша курсора, ...
  12. Hindi:कर्सर कुंजी, ...
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