IndianTechnoEra: Lesson 4 — Clicking

Clicking

Clicking means pressing and releasing a mouse button once. A click is one of the most common actions we perform with a computer mouse.

We can use a click to select an item, press a button or perform another action depending on what is selected on the screen.

Learning Objectives

• Understand what a mouse click is.
• Perform a single click.
• Use a click to select an item.
• Click carefully and accurately.

What Is a Click?

A click is a single press and release of a mouse button. Before clicking, move the pointer to the item you want to select.

Point → Click → Select

A single click can select an item on the screen.

How to Click

1. Move the pointer to an item.
2. Keep the mouse steady.
3. Press the mouse button once.
4. Release the button.

Practise slowly at first. As you become comfortable, your movements can become more accurate and natural.

Selecting an Item

A single click can select many items on a computer. For example, clicking an icon may highlight it or select it for another action.

Pointer → Item → Click → Selected

The exact result of a click depends on the item and application.

Common Mistakes

• Do not click repeatedly when one click is enough.
• Make sure the pointer is over the correct item.
• Do not press the mouse button too hard.
• Remember that different items may respond differently to a click.

Practice

1. What does clicking mean?

2. How many times do you press the mouse button for a single click?

3. What can a click do?

4. What should you do before clicking an item?

Try It Yourself

With an adult's permission, move the pointer to a safe item on the screen and click it once. Notice what happens.

Quick Revision

• A click means pressing and releasing a mouse button once.
• Move the pointer to the correct item before clicking.
• A click can select an item.
• Click gently and carefully.

Next Step

Now that you understand a single click, the next lesson will teach you how to double-click the mouse.