Abstract: A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for processing a first screen pointer and a second screen pointer in a viewable screen area, where the first screen pointer moves in response to user activity. A determination is made as to whether the first screen pointer moves within a predetermined distance of the second screen pointer. If the first screen pointer moves within the predetermined distance of the second screen pointer, at least one of the first screen pointer and the second screen pointer is altered to prevent the second screen pointer from obstructing the first screen pointer.