Class 1 (CBSE) • Computer ScienceChapter 7: The Mouse⭐ Topic 1
Understanding The Mouse
Learning to hold, move and click the computer mouse correctly.
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We hold the mouse gently and move it on a flat surface (called a mouse pad or table). As we move it, the pointer (arrow) on the screen also moves.
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- A mouse helps move a pointer on the screen.
- We move the mouse on a flat surface.
- The pointer on screen moves as we move the mouse.
- The left button is used to click and select.
- The right button shows extra options.
- The scroll wheel helps move up and down a page.
- We should hold and move the mouse gently.
- Using a mouse carefully avoids clicking mistakes.
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understanding the mouse