Question

1. what is the on - screen blinking character that shows where the next character will be entered?

Explanation:

The on - screen blinking character that indicates where the next character will be entered is called the cursor (also sometimes referred to as the insertion point). In text - editing and input environments, this blinking cursor shows the user the position at which any new text input (like typing on a keyboard) will be placed.

Answer:

Cursor (Insertion Point)