Chapter 1 is the default. Windows' alternative setting is a weblike interface, letting you open icons by single-clickinginstead of double-clicking, which can be awkward for beginners. (Right-clicking and dragging remain unchanged.)
To open items with a single click:
1. Choose Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Folder Options > General tab (Figure 4.69 ).
2. In the Click Items As Follows section, select Single-Click to Open an Item (Point to Select).
3. Choose icon title underlining: permanent (like links on a web page) or temporary (only when you point to icons).
4. Click OK (or Apply).
The instructions in this book assume that you use the default behavior, but if you choose the alternative, be aware of the following differences:
The entire concept of double-clicking is eradicated.
To open an icon, click it.
To select an icon, move the pointer over itdon't click.
To select multiple icons, hold down the Ctrl or Shift key while moving the pointer over each desired iconagain, don't click. Ctrl selects individual icons; Shift selects a range of icons.
To rename an icon, point to it; press F2; type the name; then press Enter.
or
Right-click it; choose Rename; type the name; then press Enter.