LESSON 2 Using The Mouse

Using your mouse
Using the mouse

 You can use the mouse to interact with
items on your computer screen.
 You can move objects, open them, change
them, throw them away, and perform
other actions, all by pointing and clicking
with your mouse.
Basic parts
 A mouse has two buttons:
◦ a primary button (usually the left button) and
◦ a secondary button (usually the right button).
◦ The primary button is mostly used.
◦ Most mice also include a scroll wheel between the buttons to
help users scroll through documents and webpages more easily.
Holding and moving the mouse
 Place your mouse beside your keyboard on a
clean, smooth surface, such as a mouse pad.
 Hold the mouse gently, with your index finger
resting on the primary button and your thumb
resting on the side.
 To move the mouse, slide it slowly in any
direction.
 Don't twist it—keep the front of the mouse
aimed away from you.
 As you move the mouse, a pointer (see picture)
on your screen moves in the same direction.
 If you run out of room to move your mouse on
your desk or mouse pad, just pick up the mouse
and bring it back closer to you.
Pointing, clicking, and dragging
 Pointing to an item on the screen means
moving your mouse so the pointer
appears to be touching the item.
 When you point to something, a small
box often appears that describes the item.
For example, when you point to the
Recycle Bin on the desktop, a box appears
with this information: "Contains the files
and folders that you have deleted."
 Mouse pointer can change depending on what
you're pointing to. E.g., when you point to a link
in web browser, the pointer changes from an
arrow to a hand with a pointing finger .
 Most mouse actions combine pointing with
pressing one of the mouse buttons.
 There are four basic ways to use your mouse
buttons: clicking, double-clicking, right-clicking, and
dragging.
Clicking (single-clicking)
 To click an item, point to the item on the screen, and
then press and release the primary button (usually
the left button).
 Clicking is most often used to select (mark) an item
or open a menu. This is sometimes called single-
clicking or left-clicking.
Double-clicking
 To double-click an item, point to the item on the
screen, and then click twice quickly. If the two clicks
are spaced too far apart, they might be interpreted as
two individual clicks rather than as one double-click.
 Double-clicking is most often used to open items on
your desktop. For example, you can start a program
or open a folder by double-clicking its icon on the
desktop.
 Right-clicking
 To right-click an item, point to the item on
the screen, and then press and release the
secondary button (usually the right button).
 Right-clicking an item usually displays a list of
things you can do with the item.
 For example, when you right-click the
Recycle Bin on your desktop, Windows
displays a menu allowing you to open it,
empty it, delete it, or see its properties. If
you're ever unsure of what to do with
something, right-click it.
Dragging
 You can move items around your screen by
dragging them.
 To drag an object, point to the object on the
screen, press and hold the primary button, move
the object to a new location, and then release the
primary button.
 Dragging (sometimes called dragging and
dropping) is most often used to move files and
folders to a different location and to move
windows and icons around on your screen.
Using the scroll wheel
 If your mouse has a scroll wheel, you can use it to
scroll through documents and webpages. To scroll
down, roll the wheel backward (toward you). To
scroll up, roll the wheel forward (away from you).
Tips for using your mouse safely
 Holding and moving your mouse properly can help
you avoid soreness or injury to your wrists, hands,
and arms, particularly if you use your computer for
long periods of time. Here are some tips to help you
avoid problems:
◦ Place your mouse at elbow level. Your upper arms should
fall relaxed at your sides.
◦ Don't squeeze or grip your mouse tightly. Hold it lightly.
◦ Move the mouse by pivoting your arm at your elbow.
Avoid bending your wrist up, down, or to the sides.
◦ Use a light touch when clicking a mouse button.
◦ Keep your fingers relaxed. Don't allow them to hover
above the buttons.
◦ When you don't need to use the mouse, don't hold it.
◦ Take short breaks from computer use every 15 to 20
minutes.

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