This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
Using Windows with a Mouse
To use Windows efficiently, you must master a few simple operations, all of which you perform with your mouse. Most mouse operations include pointing and clicking. Normal clicking uses the left mouse button; however, some operations require that you click the right mouse button instead.
To single-click, position the cursor over the onscreen item and click the left mouse or touchpad button.
To double-click, position the cursor over the onscreen item and click the left mouse or touchpad button twice in rapid succession.
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Click to Select Pointing and clicking is an effective way to select icons, menu items, directories, and files.
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Mouse Over Another common mouse operation is called the mouse over, or hovering, where you hold the cursor over an onscreen item without pressing either of the mouse buttons. For example, when you mouse over an icon or menu item, Windows displays a ToolTip that tells you a little about the selected item.
To right-click, position the cursor over the onscreen item, and then click the right mouse button.
To drag and drop an item from one location to another, position the cursor over the item, click and hold the left mouse button, drag the item to a new position, and then release the mouse button.
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Pop-Up Menus Many items in Windows feature a context-sensitive pop-up menu. You access this menu or list by right-clicking the item. (When in doubt, right-click the item and see what pops up!)
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Moving Files You can drag and drop to move files from one folder to another. You also can delete files by dragging and dropping them onto the Recycle Bin icon.