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 Action | Used For |
Point | To move the mouse till tip of the pointer is on top of the object to select |
Click | To select by press and release of the left mouse button once |
Right click | To select & open a menu by press and release of right mouse button once |
Double click | To open or execute the object by select and quick press and release of the left mouse button twice in rapid succession. |
Drag | To move an object with mouse by point on it and press and hold left mouse button while moving the mouse and releasing on destination. |