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USE OF MOUSE:
WindoWs operating
system O A computer mouse is a handheld hardware input
device that controls a cursor in a GUI (graphical user
interface) for pointing, moving and selecting text,
Presentation On icons, files, and folders on your computer. In addition
to these functions, a mouse can also be used to drag-
Experiment and-drop objects and give you access to the right-
click menu.
O For desktop computers, the mouse is placed on a flat
(BC – 304 – 01) surface (e.g., mouse pad or desk) in front of your
computer. The picture is an example of a Logitech
Present by – desktop computer mouse with two primary buttons
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O It is a GUI-based operating system that is developed and
marketed by Microsoft Corporation. The main objective of
Microsoft Company regarding this operating system is to
make it an all-rounder and easy-to-use OS that has everything
So that any normal user who doesn’t have knowledge about
coding can easily use this operating without any issue.
. What are the uses of mouse?
O Operating System or OS is basically a software Moves the mouse cursor - The primary function is to move the mouse pointer
environment that acts as an interface between you and on the screen.
Open or execute a program - Once you've moved the pointer to an icon, folder,
your computer hardware components. OS is a or another object clicking or double-clicking that object opens the document or
programming framework that allows the users to executes the program. Some programs even support tripple-clicking. See our
interact with the various computer applications and click page for further information on mouse clicking.
their related functions without knowing the computer Select - A mouse also lets you select text or a file or highlight and select
language. The features of the windows operating system multiple files at once.
allow it to perform the activities like accessing software, Point - Once the mouse is moved, you can point something out for another user
showing commands on the screen, analyzing records, or point a digital object. For example, in a game you can use the mouse to point
printing documents, and many more. OS makes sure a gun in the direction to shoot.
that the multiple tasks of the user do not mix up with Hover - Moving the mouse cursor over objects with hover information helps
each other and it also provides security from all kinds of discover each object's function. For example, hover the mouse over the "hover"
link to see an example.
unwanted access and also prevents unauthorized Scroll - When working with a long document or viewing a long web page, you
access. Microsoft created Windows, a graphical may need to scroll up or down. To scroll, rotate the mouse wheel, or click-and-
operating system. It lets users view and save files, run drag the scroll bar. The mouse wheel can also be used as a button. See the
applications, play games, watch videos, as well as IntelliMouse page for further information and functions of the mouse wheel.
connect to the internet. Perform other functions - Many desktop mice also have buttons that can be
programmed to perform any function. For example, many mice have two side
buttons on the thumb portion of the mouse.
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TITLE BAR
Scroll Bar:
The title bar at the top of a window displays an application-
defined icon and line of text. The text specifies the name of O A vertical or horizontal bar commonly on the
the application and indicates the purpose of the window. The far right or bottom of a window that lets you
title bar also makes it possible for the user to move the move the window viewing area up, down,
window using a mouse or other pointing device. left, or right. Most people today are familiar
with scroll bars because of the need to scroll
up and down on almost every Internet web
page.
Minimize, Maximize, Close Tab:
O Minimize:Alternatively called a collapse
box, minimize box, and minimize
button, minimize is an action in GUI operating
systems to hide a window, but keep the program
running in the background
O Maximize:Maximize allows the user to enlarge a
window, usually making it fill the entire screen or
the program window where it is contained. When
a window is maximized, it cannot be moved until
it is reduced in size using the Restore
[Link], you can get this effect by clicking
the same button you used to maximize the
window or by double-clicking the title bar.
• Close Tab: Click the X on a tab you want to close. You'll find the X icon
on the right side of the tab; clicking it will immediately close the [Link]
MENU BAR:
Safari, the X icon won't appear until you place your mouse cursor over
the [Link] you have an ongoing process on the tab (e.g., you're creating The Menu bar is generally found directly below the Title bar. The
an email account), you may have to confirm your decision to close the Menu bar displays the menu. The Menu bar begins with the
tab. We can close down by clicking: word File and continues with Edit, View, Insert, Format, Tools,
Table, Window, and Help. You use the menus to give instructions
to the software. Point with your mouse to a menu option and
click the left mouse button to open a drop-down menu. You can
now use the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard to move
left and right across the Menu bar options. You can use the up
and down arrow keys to move up and down the drop-down
menu.
Click Tools on the Menu bar.
Click Customize on the drop down menu. The Customize
dialog box opens.
Click the Options tab.
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TOOLBAR
Toolbars provide shortcuts to menu commands. Toolbars are
COPY
generally located just below the Menu bar. The Word The COPY command is used for just that - it copies the text
Processor Toolbar Click View from the menu bars and or image you have selected and stores is on your virtual
selects Toolbar to display or hide the toolbar. A check mark clipboard, until it is overwritten by the next "cut" or
will appear next to the menu option when the toolbar is "copy" [Link] the text you want to copy and
displaye press Ctrl+C
Windows Explorer
Windows Explorer is the file manager used by Windows 95 and later PASTE
versions. It allows users to manage files, folders and network Keyboard Command: Control (Ctrl) + V. Remember "V" as.
connections, as well as search for files and related components. The PASTE command is used to place the information that
Windows Explorer has also grown to support new features unrelated you have stored on your virtual clipboard in the location that
to file management such as playing audio and videos and launching you have placed your mouse cursor.
programs, etc. The desktop and the taskbar also form part of
Windows Explorer. The look, feel and functionalities of Windows
Explorer have been enhanced with each version of Windows.
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