Basic Computing

How to Use the Mouse
A mouse usually has at least two buttons…
Primary button (usually the left button)
Secondary button (usually the right button)

Left Button - Use to point and select

Right Button - Use to open menus, commands

Scroll wheel - Use to move page up and down on screen

Cord - Plugs mouse into computer
Keep mouse flat on the surface.
Hold mouse and move it around slowly.
If you run out of room on the surface, pick the mouse up and put it back.
Keep your wrist straight and your eyes on the screen.
There are five main mouse actions:

1. Point
Move the mouse until the tip of the mouse pointer is over the item you want.
2. Click
Quickly press and release the left mouse button. It is essential to hold the mouse firmly while you click so that it does not slide out of position.
3. Right-click
Quickly press and release the right mouse button.
4. Double-click
Quickly press and release the left mouse button twice. This must be done in rapid succession.
5. Drag
Point to an item. Press and hold down the left mouse button, slide the pointer to a new location, and release the mouse button.






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