What's the noun for carets? Here's the word you're looking for.
caret
A mark: ⟨ ‸ ⟩ used by writers and proof readers to indicate that something is to be inserted in the place marked by the caret.
(graphical user interface) An indicator, often a blinking line or bar, indicating where the next insertion or other edit will take place. Also called a cursor.
“Formed in 2006, CARETS is a data aggregation service comprised of six MLSs in Southern California that share a vision of uniform data access, unified rules, and ease of use.”