You use a set to create a cursor scheme for you desktop. A cursor scheme is a definition of which cursors you choose to perform the 15 pointer actions. Cursor set creators usually have a definite idea of which cursors should be used for which actions, and should tell you so. But if you do, you'll probably go crazy try to point with your mouse. This cursor is used when you want to get help information on a topic.
Some applications have a help button on their menu bar.
When you click this button, your cursor will change to the Help Select cursor, and then you can click on something else in the application to get help on that something. Working in Background - When your opening an application or doing some other sort of process, your cursor will change to show that your computer is working on something in the background, but you are still able to click on things with your cursor. This is similar to Working in Background, except that your computer is extra busy and won't let you click on anything. Precision Select - This cursor is seldom seen, but some applications may use it to allow for more accurate pointing. Text Select - You've all see this one.