Using the Mouse

The mouse is used to move the pointer on the screen and to indicate a choice by pressing a button. There is also standard terminology for using the mouse as given below.

Mouse ActionUsed For
PointTo move the mouse till tip of the pointer is on top of the object to select
ClickTo select by press and release of the left mouse button once
Right clickTo select & open a menu by press and release of right mouse button once
Double clickTo open or execute the object by select and quick press and release of the left mouse button twice in rapid succession.
DragTo move an object with mouse by point on it and press and hold left mouse button while moving the mouse and releasing on destination.
Windows XP Professional
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