Mouse and Keyboard

Presented by Molly Walt, Technology TrainerCarson City Library

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Learning Objectives Learn the components of a mouse.

Learn the components of a keyboard.

Learn the left click and double-click.

Learn how to scroll.

Learn the right click.

Learn highlighting and dragging.

Adjust an image.

Components of a Mouse

The mouse's motion typically translates into the motion of a pointer on a display.

Primary Button (usually the

left button) and the secondary

button (usually the right

button).

Scroll Button – to scroll

through documents and websites.

Components of a keyboard

Left Click and Double Click

Left-clicking – most often used to select (mark) an item or open a menu.

Double-clicking – most often used to open items on your desktop.

Scroll Wheel Scroll – Use to scroll through documents

and webpages.

To scroll down, roll the wheel backward (toward you).

To scroll up, roll the wheel forward (away from you).

Right Click Right-clicking – usually displays a list of

things you can do with the item.

Highlighting and Dragging

Highlighting - Double-click the first or last word you want to highlight and hold down the mouse button on the second click; then just drag the mouse as usual when selecting text.

Dragging – Point to the object on the screen, press and hold the primary button, move the object to a new location, and then release the primary button.

Adjust an Image

Adjust an Image size – Click on the image. Using the button on the image, left click on the button and use the buttons to resize your image.

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