Advantages of Pointing Device
- Simplicity: It provides simplicity to easily select, drop, and drag the object by moving the mouse there is no tense of using shortcut keys.
- Versatility: It provides versatility to use pointing device on many devices, such as laptops and desktops, to simply drag, drop, and select the object or item.
- Space: It occupies less space as compared to a keyboard that is a no-pointing device.
- Speed: It increases the speed when the user uses both the pointing device and keyboard. They perform the operations quickly when working on complex tasks.
What is a Pointing Device?
A pointing device is used to point or click a specific portion or parts on the screen. When we scroll using the mouse, it points the cursor at a specific portion. In this article, we will provide a brief explanation of pointing devices, their types and functions, and also cover the advantages and disadvantages of using them.