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She swears audibly at something on computer screen (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cursor

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'screen' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for cursor that I've seen before include "Location indicator on a screen" , "Device indicating position on computer screen" , "Indicator on computer screen marking position" , "Moving indicator on computer screen" , "blinking computer guide!" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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