Mouse Skills

The mouse is one of the commonly used devices to enter information into a computer. As small as it is, with either 2 or 3 buttons, it can be a nightmare to use if it is the first time you have to ‘double-click’ or ‘right-click’. This brief explanation of mouse techniques and terms is not meant to replace actual hands-on lessons. It’s just another way to drive home specific points on how to use a mouse and the results of using the buttons of the mouse.

1. Click

   tap (or press and release quickly)

   Example: tap your finger on: a desk/tabletop, top of the computer, keyboard edge

2. Double-click

   2 quick taps.

   A click, waiting 1 second, and another click is not a double-click. It is two separate clicks.

   Example: Repeat the Click examples

3. Right-click

   click the right mouse button to display a small context (shortcut) menu

   Example: Right-click anywhere in any document

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Originally posted 2009-09-21 14:02:37. Republished by Blog Post Promoter