In computer graphics the name given to a device used in navigating the window environment is

In computer graphics, the device used in navigating the window environment is called a "mouse". A mouse is a handheld device that typically has one or more buttons and a scroll wheel, which allows the user to move a cursor on the computer screen and select items displayed on the screen. By moving the mouse across a flat surface, the cursor on the screen moves in the same direction, allowing the user to interact with the graphical user interface of the computer system. The name "mouse" is derived from its shape, which is said to resemble a small rodent.