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Computers Windows Mouse Handout

The document provides instructions on how to use a computer mouse properly. It explains that the mouse allows you to control the cursor on screen and make selections. It describes how to hold the mouse correctly and move it to control the cursor. It defines what a cursor is and different cursor appearances. It also outlines basic mouse functions like pointing, clicking, double clicking and using links. Finally, it provides an exercise for users to practice mousing skills on a library web page.

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Computers Windows Mouse Handout

The document provides instructions on how to use a computer mouse properly. It explains that the mouse allows you to control the cursor on screen and make selections. It describes how to hold the mouse correctly and move it to control the cursor. It defines what a cursor is and different cursor appearances. It also outlines basic mouse functions like pointing, clicking, double clicking and using links. Finally, it provides an exercise for users to practice mousing skills on a library web page.

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The Mouse

The mouse allows you to communicate with your computer because as you move the mouse, you
are also moving the pointer arrow symbol seen on the monitor screen, and as you click the mouse
buttons you are making choices, making something happen, telling your computer where you want
to start typing, etc.

Using the Mouse

 Place the palm of your right / left hand over the bottom half of the mouse
and your wrist on the desk.

 Put your index finger on the left mouse button and your middle finger
on the right mouse button.

 Your thumb should rest on the left side of the mouse and your other
fingers should rest on the right side.

 Light pressure should be applied when moving the mouse.

Practice moving the mouse on the mouse pad and watch the cursor on the
screen. The cursor should follow your movements.

Cursor

A cursor is a moving placement or pointer that indicates a position. It allows you to locate the
current position of the mouse pointer on the screen and indicates where information can be
entered or deleted. The cursor moves as you move the mouse and may change appearance
depending on its function.

Types of cursor displays

Standard cursor display

An “I” shaped icon that is displayed when selecting text

The cursor display icon to represent the computer "thinking" or “busy”

A hand icon that you see when you hover (move) over a Internet link

A double arrow will display when you move the cursormouse to the corner of a
image or text box to resize the picture or area.
A four sided arrow will display when you move the cursor over the image or text
box you want to move.
Basic Mouse Moves – Point, Click, Double Click

1. Point: Use your mouse to move the cursor on the desktop and point at an
object such as an icon (a picture or graphic that represents a program or file).
2. Left Click: Point at an icon on the desktop and then click on, or quickly tap
and release, the left mouse button. The icon you clicked on should be
highlighted.
3. Right Click: Point at an icon on the screen and then click on the right mouse
button. This time, a menu of options will appear.

4. Double Click: Point at an Internet Explorer icon and click on the left
mouse button twice, or double click, very quickly without moving the mouse
between clicks. If you did this correctly the program that you double-clicked on
should open up.
5. Link: Allows you to move from one web page to another. It can be text which
is usually underlined or a graphic. When you move your mouse over a
hyperlink, the mouse cursor usually becomes a hand which indicates a
hyperlink is present. Once you click on the link, you move to another web page
or to another place on the same web page.
www.ippl.info

6. Address bar: The area of the Web browser you type in an Address.

Type in the Web site Address, and then press enter on the keyboard

Today’s Lesson

1. Double click on the Internet Explorer Icon on the desk top.


2. Type in the address bar: http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/ and then Enter on
the keyboard.
3. You should be on the Palm Beach County Library Mouse Exercise Page.
4. Tap the space to start the first practice “Mousingaround”
5. After completing the tutorial, click the Close button (X) in the upper-right corner of
the mouse tutorial window to end the program.

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