Selection tool - shows mouse pointer as a "cross" - what is that?

Sorry for a dummy question, but I cannot find an answer... For some compositions, clicking on a selection tool changes mouse poiunter to a cross-like shape and i cannot select anything on the composition window. What is this? how can I get back to a normal arrow-like pointer?
Thanks!

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Mylenium

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