Mouse Basics Dayton Metro Library Place photo here January 10, 2016

Today’s session we will review: Mouse Skills Mousercise

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. 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 (pointer) moves on the screen. By using the buttons on the mouse you can choose, highlight and move objects. The following list of terms describes the different ways a mouse can be used: Clicking - Pointing to an item and quickly pressing and releasing the mouse button. Dragging - Holding down the mouse button while over an object will grab on to it. If you move the mouse while holding down the mouse button you will be able to move (drag) the object to a new place on the screen. Dropping - After dragging an item, releasing the mouse button will leave (drop) the object at the new place on the screen. “ Click ” “ Hold ” “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. I The cursor will change from the arrow shape

Mousercise!

Use either link to begin Mouse training

Mouse Basics Dayton Metro Library Place photo here

Mouse Basics Dayton Metro Library Place photo here Thank You!