What is the insertion point?

• A. Blinking vertical line that shows where text and picture will be going
• B. Blinking horizontal line that shows where text will be going
• C. Cursor
• D. Caret

Answer: (A)

The insertion point is the spot in a document where the next characters or objects will be inserted as you type or paste. In most editors, that position is shown as a blinking vertical line, a caret-like cue that sits between characters so you can see exactly where new text will appear and where a picture would be placed. The horizontal blinking line isn’t used to indicate insertion; while cursor or caret are related terms, the common visual depiction of the insertion point is a blinking vertical line, which is why that description best matches the concept.