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Mouse Basics
Dayton Metro Library
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April 21, 2023
Today’s session we will review:
• Mouse Skills
• Mousercise
What is a Mouse?
What is a Mouse?
• The mouse is a hand held device that lets you interact with the computer by pointing to things on the screen. When you move the mouse on a flat surface a cursor (arrow) moves on the screen. By using the buttons on the mouse you can choose, highlight and move objects
Versions of a Mouse.
TrackBall
Wired
Mini
Optical
Handicap/Senior Assisted
Wireless
Parts of a Mouse.
“Click”“Hold”
Left clicking - clicking the left button while the pointer is over something on the screen will select it.
Right clicking - clicking the right button while the pointer is over something on the screen will bring up a menu of options. These are menu shortcuts for quick access. (ex. copy and paste)
Double-clicking - Double-clicking means clicking twice with your left mouse button very fast. This is used to begin programs. This will be explained further in future tutorials.
Dragging - Holding down the mouse button while over an object will grab on to it. While holding down the mouse button you will be able to move (drag) the object.Dropping - After dragging an item, releasing the mouse button will leave (drop) the object at the new place on the screen.
Holding the Mouse
What does your mouse control?
• Your mouse controls the arrow (cursor) that appears on your computers desktop.
• Controlling your mouse to point the arrow at a specific item on your desktop, allows you to activate menus, programs and functions.
“Cursor”
Where did the arrow go?
• to a pointing finger for links,
• to an i-beam for text,
• or a blinking vertical line for typing.
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The cursor will change from the arrow shape
Mousercise!
Mouse Basics
Dayton Metro LibraryPlace photo here
Mouse Basics
Dayton Metro LibraryPlace photo here
Thank You!