Pointer (Predefined)

Display the arrow pointer to indicate the normal or predominant mode of operation of the user interface.

Display the cannot pointer to indicate that the element under the pointer is not a valid target for a data transfer.

Display the cannot pointer to indicate that action is expected in another visible area before input is accepted in the area under the pointer.

Display a wait pointer to indicate that the user cannot currently interact with the element the pointer is over because some action is in progress in that area.

Display an arrow pointer or an I-beam pointer when the pointer is in a text field.

Display a question pointer when the interface is in context-sensitive help mode.

Display the right arrow pointer when a spring-loaded control is displayed and the interface is waiting for a choice to be made.

Ignore all mouse button and keyboard actions (except changes in modifier keys) while the cannot pointer or the wait pointer is visible.

Use the predefined pointers when a user performs an operation that uses predefined modal interactions or operations.