Holding the mouse
There is a proper way of holding the mouse, allowing you to make use of all its features while also feeling comfortable. Here are the steps:
- Place your thumb on the desk on the left side of the mouse.
- Your index finger (pointer) should rest on the left button of the mouse.
- Place the middle finger on the right button of the mouse.
- Your ring finger and little finger (pinkie) should rest on the right side of the mouse.
- Your palm should cup the end of the mouse gently.
- The base of your wrist should rest on the mouse pad or the desktop.
Here are some pictures to help demonstrate correct mouse hold:
Image courtesy of posturemedic.com.au
Using the mouse
Good mouse control is essential to use any computer program. The activities below will help you to practice the various tasks you can perform with a mouse, ie. clicking, dragging, etc.
Let's start off with clicking. When you click, you're interacting with the computer, telling it what to do. In order to click, press, and release the left mouse button with your index finger.
Mouse clicking practice:
Read the instruction on each page to complete that page activity and when you finish all the clicking activity, you will see the Mouse practice link to return to this page.
External links for mouse practice:
Here are some free website links to practice and improve your mousing skills. Click on the picture links below to open the link on a new tab on your browser.
Click on Mouse Practice Tab on your browser to return to this page.
