Skip to Main Content
Computer Hope
  • Help
  • Tips
  • Dictionary
  • History
  • Forums
  • Contact
  1. Home
  2. Dictionary
  3. P - Definitions

Pointer

Updated: 10/17/2017 by Computer Hope

A pointer may refer to any of the following:

Four colored map pointers or pins.

1. In general, a pointer is a suggestion, tip, or hint about a particular product or subject.

  • Listing of computer tips and pointers.

2. When describing a mouse, see mouse pointer.

3. With programming, a pointer commonly refers to a reference made to a memory address of another variable.

Memory terms, Programming terms

  • Was this page useful?YesNo
    • Feedback
    • E-mail
    • Share
    • Print
    1. Recently added pages
    2. View all recent updates
    1. Useful links
    2. About Computer Hope
    3. Site Map
    4. Forum
    5. Contact Us
    6. How to Help
    7. Top 10 pages
    1. Follow us
    2. Facebook
    3. YouTube
    4. RSS
Computer Hope home page© 2024 Computer Hope
Legal Disclaimer - Privacy Statement