What is Pointing Devices?

A pointing devices is used to communicate with the computer by pointing to the locations on the monitor.It can also be used for

• sending command signals to the computer.
• selecting items on the screen.
• selecting commands from command menu.
• drawing graphics, sketches, etc.

Some commonly used pointing devices are mouse, joystick, light pen, graphics tablet, touch screen and trackball.

1. Mouse
2. Joystick
3. Light pen
4. Graphics Tablet
5. Touch Screen
6. Trackbal

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