Here’s a simple guide to the different types of mouse clicks and what they do:
🖱️ Types of Mouse Clicks
1. Left Click (Primary Click)
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How: Press the left button once.
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What it does:
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Selects items
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Opens menus or buttons
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Places the typing cursor
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Example: Click on a file to select it.
2. Double Click
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How: Quickly press the left button twice.
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What it does:
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Opens files, folders, or programs
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Example: Double-click a folder to open it.
3. Right Click
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How: Press the right button once.
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What it does:
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Opens a shortcut menu (called a "context menu")
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Shows extra options like "Copy", "Paste", "Rename", etc.
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Example: Right-click on a file to delete or rename it.
🖱️ Quick Summary Table:
Click Type | How to Do It | What It Does |
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Left Click | Press left button once | Selects or activates items |
Double Click | Press left button twice quickly | Opens files or programs |
Right Click | Press right button once | Shows more options (menu) |