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Move the cursor by sliding the mouse over a smooth, flat surface.

Position the cursor on an object such as a command, button, slider, or icon.

Use a mouse button to click, drag, or double-click.

Slide the mouse on a smooth surface to point the cursor at something on the screen. Then use a mouse button to perform an action on what you're pointing at.

To click Without moving the mouse, press and release a mouse button.

To press Without moving the mouse, press a mouse button and hold it down. Pressing usually has the same effect as repeated clicking.

To drag Press and hold down a mouse button. Then move the cursor by sliding the mouse. Finally, release the mouse button.

To double-click Click twice in quick succession. This often extends the action caused by a single click.

If you run out of room while sliding the mouse, you can lift the mouse and put it back down somewhere else without moving the cursor. No matter how far you move the mouse, the cursor stays on the screen.

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