The Pointer on powerpoint is a laser pointer, there are two types of Pointer on powerpoints, one is only for pointing, it has bright light target dot on powerpoints but can’t control the powerpoints, the other one also has bright light target dot on powerpoints, but it can control the powerpoints PPT.
It’s a type of remote control to use in combination with presentation software like PowerPoint. A pointer allows you to control your slides from a distance while you are giving a presentation. Most types have a laser pointer that allows you to focus attention on specific aspects of your slide.