Configuring the Mouse" in Chapter 4.
The pointers shape changes depending on what its pointing to.
Configuring the Mouse" in Chapter 4.
In text documents, dont confuse the cursor, which blinks steadily, with the mouse pointer, which never blinks. The
cursor (also called the
insertion point ) indicates where text will be inserted when you type (Figure 1.15 ).
Windows" later in this chapter.
Appears when you point to a word or image linked to a help page, command, or web site. Click the link to jump to a related destination or display pop-up information.
The action that youre trying to perform is forbidden or the item that youre pointing at is unavailable.
The I-beam or I-bar appears where you can select or edit text. Click to set the insertion point, or click and drag to select (highlight) text.
Helps you move an item precisely. This pointer often appears in drawing programs.
Appears when you choose Move or Size from a windows control menu. When it does, use the arrow keys to move or resize the window and then press Enter, or press Esc to cancel. See also "Windows" later in this chapter.
To point:
Move the tip of the pointer over the item to which you want to point (Figure 1.16 ).
To click:
Point to an item; then press and release the left mouse button without moving the mouse (Figures 1.17 and
1.18 ).
To double-click:
Point to an item and click the left mouse button twice in rapid succession without moving the mouse.
Configuring the Mouse" in Chapter 4.
To right-click:
Point to an item; then click the
right mouse button without moving the mouse (Figure 1.19 ).
To drag:
Point to an item; press
and hold the left mouse button while you move the pointer to a new location; then release the button (Figure 1.20 ).
Drag an object with the right mouse button to display a shortcut menu when you reach the new location.
Press Esc during a drag operation to cancel it.
Drag in a folder window or on the desktop to draw a rectangular
marquee around icons. Releasing the mouse button selects the enclosed icons.