A type of
display screen that has a touch-sensitive transparent panel covering the screen. Instead of using a
pointing device such as a
mouse or
light pen, you can use your finger to point directly to
objects on the screen.
Although touch screens provide a natural interface for computer novices, they are unsatisfactory for most applications because the finger is such a relatively large object. It is impossible to point accurately to small areas of the screen. In addition, most users find touch screens tiring to the arms after long use.
