HTML checkbox CSS: Cursor default or pointer?

Question

Is there a definitive standard for the cursor on an HTML checkbox?

Default, pointer, or (shudder) text?

Answer 1

According to CSS Cursor Property, it appears that the default setting for cursor is auto and it lets the browser decide what is to be displayed when a user interacts with a checkbox. I guess there would be a "definitive standard" for each browser, so I guess there really isn't a standard? Do whatever you'd like while keeping it reasonable (no text cursors, please!)

Most checkboxes that I come across use the default cursor (but maybe that's due to my use of Google Chrome).

Answer 2

Depends on what is your definition of "Definitive standard". Default is default, which means without any modification, the look will be shown with default settings (pointer).