Mouse conventions
The following terms are used in this guide to describe actions you do with a mouse.
Term |
Definition |
Click |
To place the mouse pointer on an icon, command, or button and quickly press and release the primary (usually the left) button once. |
Double-click |
To place the mouse pointer on an icon, command, or button and quickly press and release the primary mouse button twice. |
Right-click |
To place the mouse pointer on an icon, command, or button and quickly press and release the secondary (usually the right) button. |
Drag |
To press and hold the primary mouse button while moving the mouse. |
Choose |
To click a button or an option from a menu, group of options, or list. |
Select |
To click once on an option in a list so that the option is highlighted. In a field, you may drag the mouse over text to select that text. |