Abstract: Maximizing the utilization of screen space by introducing an interactive pointing guide called the Sticky Push. The present interactive pointing guide (IPG) is a software graphical component, which can be implemented in computing devices to improve usability. The present interactive pointing guide has three characteristics: (1) it is interactive, (2) it is movable, and (3) it guides. The present interactive pointing guide includes trigger means that, when activated, cause the graphical user interface tool to display control icons, wherein the control icons cause the graphical user interface tool to perform an operation, selection means for selecting items in a GUI; and magnifying means for magnifying at least a portion of a GUI. An architecture for an interactive pointing guide comprising a content layer, a control layer, and an invisible logic layer which provides liaison between the content and control layers.