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Record 1 2011-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

An instrument used to move a symbol or a cursor on a screen.

CONT

A special browser, pull-down menus and a pointing device facilitate communication and enable the student to concentrate mainly on relevant tasks.

OBS

Examples: A mouse, a trackball, or a joystick.

OBS

pointing device: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission]; term standardized by CSA International.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
DEF

Dispositif utilisé pour déplacer un symbole ou un curseur sur un écran.

CONT

La sélection d'un item d'un menu peut se faire par une touche (clavier), un outil de pointage (souris) ou un autre sélecteur.

OBS

Exemples : une souris, une boule de commande ou un manche à balai.

OBS

dispositif de pointage : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale]; terme normalisé par la CSA International.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gráficos de computadora
DEF

Dispositivo de entrada, por ejemplo, un ratón, lápiz luminoso, o estilete de gráficos de tableta, usado para visualizar un puntero en la pantalla.

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