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Computer Mouse Basics

Learn about the functions and use of a computer mouse, a handheld hardware input device, and its role in a graphical user interface.

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Match the following parts of a computer mouse with their functions:

Wheel = Used for scrolling Primary buttons = Used for dragging and dropping objects Right-click menu = Used for selecting text and icons Cursor = Used for moving the pointer on the screen

Match the following terms related to computer mouse usage with their definitions:

Drag-and-drop = Moving the cursor on the screen Pointing = Selecting text and icons GUI = A type of computer interface Right-click = Accessing a context menu

Match the following computer hardware components with their purposes:

Mouse = Used for typing text Keyboard = Used for navigating the desktop Monitor = Used for displaying images and text Mouse pad = Used for providing a flat surface for the mouse

Match the following actions performed with a computer mouse with their effects:

<p>Clicking = Selecting an item Right-clicking = Opening a file Dragging = Moving an object to a new location Scrolling = Zooming in on an image</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following computer mouse features with their descriptions:

<p>Primary buttons = Small buttons used for scrolling Wheel = A small protrusion on the top of the mouse Right-click menu = A menu that appears when you click the wheel Cursor = A small arrow on the screen that indicates the mouse's position</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Computer Mouse

  • A handheld hardware input device that controls a cursor in a GUI (Graphical User Interface)
  • Used for pointing, moving, and selecting text, icons, files, and folders on a computer
  • Can be used to drag-and-drop objects and access the right-click menu
  • Typically placed on a flat surface (e.g., mouse pad or desk) in front of a desktop computer
  • Usually has two primary buttons and a wheel (as shown in the Logitech desktop computer mouse)

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