1. In a graphical user interface of a computer system, a method for changing a current function of a cursor during a drag operation on an object, including the steps of: (a) displaying after initiation of a drag operation, a toolbar containing at least one selectable control button, at least one control button defining an associated cursor function; (b) monitoring, during the drag operation, for selection by the cursor of at least one such control buttons having an associated cursor function; and (c) changing, during the drag operation, the current function of the cursor to the cursor function associated with at least one selected control button, wherein the toolbar indicates options available upon release of the dragged object for each area of the graphic user interface underlying a current position of the cursor.