The mouse is a navigation and selection device that allows you to "point" to items on your screen without using the keyboard.
The mouse pointer is usually an arrow-shaped symbol that indicates the location of the mouse on the screen. As you work and move the mouse, the mouse pointer may change to other shapes:
Mouse symbol | Indicates... |
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The current location of the mouse on your screen. |
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You need to wait for an action to end before initiating another. |
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You can enter data in the current location. Click before you start typing. |
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Where the next character you enter will appear when you type. |
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You can move the column border left or right to size a column; or you can move the row border up or down to size the row. |
Mouse action | What you do... |
Click | Press and release the left mouse button. |
Double-click | Press and release the left mouse button twice in rapid succession. |
Right-click | Press and release the right mouse button. |
Drag | Press the left mouse button and hold it down while moving the mouse across the screen; then release the mouse button. |