Insertion point
The location in a document where additional information is inserted when the user begins to type. The insertion point is commonly represented by an I-cursor and is created by clicking the mouse cursor or tapping the screen in a certain area. For example, when you open Microsoft Word, the insertion point appears as a flashing text cursor at the top-left corner of the document window.
When you scroll in a document, the insertion point does not move. To change the location of the insertion point use the arrow keys or click where you want it located with your mouse. If you are using a touch screen, tap where you want to move the insertion point.
Insertion point example and practice
Below is a text box to practice creating an insertion point. In the box, click your left mouse button or tap your finger before the "inserting" word. If done correctly, there should be a flashing cursor to indicate the insertion point. Any text you type would be "inserted" at the cursor's location.
How to type at the insertion point
When the I-cursor insertion point is blinking you can start to type and the text you entered is inserted at the insertion point. For example, you could click anywhere in the above text box and start typing on your keyboard.
In order for the insertion point to be available, the window where you're typing must be the active window and editable.