Using the Mouse
What Does the Mouse Do?
The mouse is an input device. Move the mouse on the table, and an arrow called the pointer moves on the screen. The pointer lets you select, open, and control things on screen without typing.
🖰 Parts of a Mouse
| Part | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Left Button | Select and open things (used most often) |
| Right Button | Opens a small menu with extra choices |
| Scroll Wheel | Rolls up and down a web page or document |
Five Mouse Actions You Must Know
👉 Mouse Actions
| Action | How to Do It | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Point | Move mouse over an item | Highlights or shows a tooltip |
| Click | Press left button once | Selects an item |
| Double-Click | Press left button twice fast | Opens a file or program |
| Right-Click | Press right button once | Shows a list of extra options |
| Drag | Hold left button, move mouse | Moves an item to a new place |
The Pointer Changes Shape
The mouse pointer changes its shape to tell you what the computer is doing or what you can do next.
🕐 What Each Pointer Shape Means
| Shape | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Arrow ➡ | Normal – ready to click |
| Spinning circle ◠ | Computer is busy, please wait |
| Hand ✍ | You can click a link here |
| I-beam I | You can type text here |
Example
Moving the mouse is like moving your hand over a map. Wherever your finger points on the map, that is where you are looking. The pointer on screen works the same way — it shows exactly where you are pointing.
Quick Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which button opens a file? | Double-click the left button |
| What does a spinning pointer mean? | Computer is busy |
| How do you move an item on screen? | Drag it with the left button held down |
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