A mouse is a term for a device that controls the movement of the cursor or pointer on your computer screen. Touchpads on laptops and touchscreens on other devices can work in a similar way to a mouse. The mouse can replace the keyboard for many actions.
Although a mouse can have a number of keys, the most used features are the left button or left click and the right button or right click.
Use the mouse to point to the area of the screen you need, then left-click to insert text or select options or links. Double-click the left button to enter a program. Hold down the left button on your mouse to drag windows or highlight text. Right-click for pop-up information and options.
A mouse can be wireless or it can be connected directly to the computer.
Hint: if the mouse doesn't seem to be working, check that its separate power button (usually located on the bottom of the mouse) is turned on. If it is wireless, check to make sure the batteries are working.
