The mouse pointer changes to a pencil to indicate you are about to draw on a precise area of a picture.
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This is true. When using certain tools, such as the brush or the pencil, the mouse pointer may change to a specific icon to indicate that you are about to draw on the picture. In this case, the pencil icon signifies that you are about to draw a precise line or mark.

The Mouse Pointer Changes to a Pencil to Indicate You