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!