Cursor Capturing Functions as an Aid for Target Selection in Mouse Operation

This study proposed two cursor capturing functions in mouse operation. One is to move the cursor over a target instantaneously (jumping function) when the cursor reaches around the target, and the other is to move the cursor over the target gradually (gravity function). The effects of cursor capturing functions were examined and compared with the normal condition (i.e., without the functions). Task completion times, number of errors, and subjective preferences were evaluated. The results showed that the gravity function had faster movement times and fewer errors than the normal condition. The gravity function was more preferred than the jumping and the normal condition.

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