Collocations for pointer - noun

good, important | clear, obvious | practical, useful

give (sb), provide (sb with)

~ for
The examiners comments include pointers for future study.

~ to
His symptoms gave no obvious pointer to a possible diagnosis.

~ towards
pointers towards a new political agenda

a pointer to the future

mouse
Move the mouse pointer to the menu bar.

light
A light pointer is often useful with a slide projector.