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C1.19

Cursor Shapes as State Expression

Cards in this group · 5

  1. C1.19.1Cursor-shape changes communicate available actions, such as resize arrows and grab hands
  2. C1.19.2Cursor shapes are ephemeral cues that vanish when the pointer moves away
  3. C1.19.3A busy cursor signals system occupation, not position feedback
  4. C1.19.4Cursor-shape language depends on platform conventions and is not guaranteed cross-platform
  5. C1.19.5Cursor colour and contrast must remain discernible on light and dark backgrounds