/text/swriter/guide/text_direct_cursor.xhp text; cursor entering text with direct cursor direct cursor; settings writing with direct cursor cursor;direct cursor settings;direct cursor Using the Direct Cursor The direct cursor allows you to enter text anywhere on a page. To set the behavior of the direct cursor, choose %PRODUCTNAME - PreferencesTools - Options - %PRODUCTNAME Writer - Formatting Aids. On the Tools bar, click the Direct Cursor icon Icon. Click in a free space in the text document. The mouse pointer changes to reflect the alignment that will be applied to the text that you type: Icon Align left Icon Centered Icon Align right Type your text. %PRODUCTNAME automatically inserts the required number of blank lines, and, if the options are enabled, tabs and spaces.