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Trackball

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001247

A pointing device consisting of a stationary base with a protruding ball that a user rotates to control a cursor on a screen. Unlike a mouse, the device itself remains fixed while the user manipulates the ball with their fingers or palm. Trackballs are often preferred in environments with limited desk space or for users with certain ergonomic needs.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-001247
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectHardware
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-001247",
  "term": "Trackball",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A pointing device consisting of a stationary base with a protruding ball that a user rotates to control a cursor on a screen. Unlike a mouse, the device itself remains fixed while the user manipulates the ball with their fingers or palm. Trackballs are often preferred in environments with limited desk space or for users with certain ergonomic needs.",
  "subject": "Hardware",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/trackball/"
}

Record 1,369 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.