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MOUSE HOLDING A MOUSE
A mouse is used for pointing at things on a computer screen. It is Look at the fingers of our hands. We place our palm on the mouse gently. Then
also used to open programs and select various options or text, as we put our index finger on the left mouse button and the middle finger on the
well as click and drag folders and files. It is connected to the CPU. right mouse button. These two fingers are used for clicking.
MOUSE POINTER Index finger Middle finger
Just as we use our fingers to point at something, we use an arrow Thumb finger Ring finger
to point at things we want to select on a computer. This arrow is
called the mouse pointer.
When we move the mouse, the mouse pointer moves on the monitor in the
direction of the mouse. We can move the mouse accordingly and point at the Try holding and clicking the mouse connected to your computer. See what
desired object on the screen. happens on the screen when you click.
MOUSE PAD
PARTS OF A MOUSE A mouse is usually kept on a pad, which is called a
A mouse has mainly three parts. These are: mouse pad. The mouse pad keeps our mouse free from
dust and makes it easier to use.
LEFT AND RIGHT BUTTONS
A mouse has two buttons. The button Subject: Wireless Mouse
on the left is called the left button and A mouse that does not have Which finger is placed over the right button of a mouse?
the button on the right is called the a wire is known as a wireless
mouse.
right button.
SCROLL WHEEL
It helps us move a page up Scroll Wheel ACTIONS OF A MOUSE
and down.
Left Button Right Button Pointing and Clicking are the two main actions of a mouse. Pointing means to
point at something using a mouse pointer, whereas Clicking means selecting
any object or item. Many actions can be performed using a mouse.
Click
SINGLE-CLICK
When we click the left mouse button once, it is called a
Who invented the computer mouse? single-click or click. This selects an item.
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