A database cursor is an object used to pinpoint records in a database. Just like a typing cursor is used to alert you where your text will appear, a database cursor also shows you the specific record in a database that is being worked upon.
When a database file is opened, the cursor points to the first record in the file, and using various commands the cursor can move to any location within the file.
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