Using Mouse in Windows

The mouse is the most important input device used in Windows. It is used to interact with the computer in Windows environment. When the Windows is loaded successfully, an arrow () appears on the desktop. This arrow is known as mouse pointer. The pointer moves in the direction in which you move the mouse. The mouse has two (or three) buttons on its top surface. These are; left or primary mouse button on the left side and the other right button on the right side.

Different actions can be performed with mouse in Windows environment. The most common mouse actins are:

Point – It means to position the mouse pointer on the desired icon or object by moving the mouse over flat surface.

Click – It means to quickly press and release the mouse button (left button) without moving the mouse. This action is usually used to select icons, to select menu commands or to choose options in a dialog box.

Right Click – It means to quickly press and release the right-button of mouse without moving the mouse. This action is usually used to display a shortcut menu.

Double Click – It means to quickly press and release the mouse button twice without moving the mouse. This action is usually used to select and open an object.

Drag – It means to place the mouse pointer on an object then press and hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse. The mouse pointer along with the object will move across the screen. When the mouse pointer reaches at desired location then release the button. This action is used to move objects such as application window, icons or text from one location to another on the screen.

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