point–and–click

adjective

Definition of point–and–click

  1. :  of, relating to, or being a computer interface that allows the activation of a file or function by selection with a pointing device (such as a mouse)

1983

First Known Use of point–and–click

1983


POINT–AND–CLICK Defined for English Language Learners

point–and–click

adjective

Definition of point–and–click for English Language Learners

  • computers : used by pointing to images on a computer screen and pressing a mouse or other device

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