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Using the Pointing Device

The pointing device on the keyboard allows you to point to, select, drag,

and scroll objects on the screen.

Action Description
Point Press the pointing device in a direction to place the pointer on
an item or object.
Click Press the left button once.
Double-click Press the left button twice.
Right-click Press the right button once. In many applications, this action
displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices.
Drag Press the pointing device in a direction to place the pointer on
an item or object. While holding the left button, press the
pointing device, then release it at the desired point.
Scroll Press the pointing device while pressing the center button.
T he scroll function is available only with applications that support a scroll pointing device feature.
Pointer
Right buttonLeft button
Center button
Pointing device