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Using the Mouse and Keyboard: Practice Input Techniques

1. The Mouse

  • Definition & Types: A hand-held pointing device.

    • Optical Mouse: Uses LED and sensor to detect movement on almost any surface.

    • Mechanical (Ball) Mouse: Contains a rolling rubber ball that moves internal rollers.

    • Trackball: Stationary device where you roll the ball with your fingers or palm.

  • Parts of a Mouse:

    • Left Button: Primary click for selecting or placing the cursor.

    • Right Button: Opens contextual menus offering additional options.

    • Scroll Wheel / Middle Button: Scrolls through pages; pressing can act as a middle-click.

    • Body / Shell: Ergonomic shape; can be configured for left- or right-handed users.

  • Basic Actions & Tips:

    • Move: Slide at a steady pace; adjust pointer speed in settings.

    • Left-Click: Single press to select icons, place cursor, or activate buttons.

    • Double-Click: Two rapid left-clicks to open files/folders—maintain consistent timing.

    • Right-Click: Opens context menus. Practice by right-clicking on desktop, files, and toolbars.

    • Drag-and-Drop: Hold down left button, move pointer to the target, then release to move or copy items.

    • Scroll: Roll the wheel up/down; practice on long documents and web pages for smooth navigation.

Practice Exercises for Mouse:

  1. Icon Selection: Single-click icons on desktop; try folder, file, and application icons.

  2. Open/Close Files: Double-click a file to open, then close the window using the toolbar button.

  3. Context Menu: Right-click on a folder, note options like New, Properties, Rename.

  4. Drag Files: Drag a file from one folder to another; if you need to copy, hold Ctrl while dragging.

  5. Scroll Practice: Open a PDF or webpage and scroll continuously for 1 minute, noting comfort and speed.

2. The Keyboard

  • Layout & Key Categories:

    • Alphanumeric Keys (A–Z, 0–9): Main typing area.

    • Function Keys (F1–F12): Shortcuts (e.g., F1 = Help, F5 = Refresh browsers).

    • Modifier Keys:

      • Shift: Uppercase letters and other characters.

      • Ctrl (Control): Combined with other keys for commands (e.g., Ctrl+P for print).

      • Alt: Used for menu navigation and shortcuts (e.g., Alt+Tab to switch windows).

    • Navigation Keys: Arrow keys, Home, End, Page Up/Down for moving around documents.

    • Numeric Keypad: For fast number entry (use Num Lock to toggle).

    • Special Keys: Enter (execute), Backspace/Delete (remove text), Esc (cancel operations).

  • Typing Techniques & Posture:

    • Home Position: Place left fingers on A S D F and right on J K L ; keys.

    • Finger Assignment: Each finger is responsible for specific keys—helps build muscle memory.

    • Proper Posture: Sit upright, feet flat, forearms parallel to floor, wrists neutral.

  • Common Shortcuts & Their Uses:

    • Ctrl+C / Ctrl+X / Ctrl+V: Copy / Cut / Paste selected text or items.

    • Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y: Undo / Redo actions.

    • Ctrl+S: Save current document.

    • Ctrl+F: Find text in documents or webpages.

    • Alt+Tab: Switch between open applications.

    • Windows Key + D: Show desktop (Windows OS).

Practice Exercises for Keyboard:

  1. Typing Drill: Use an online typing tutor (or Notepad) to type a paragraph about your favourite teaching method.

  2. Shortcut Drill: In MS Word or Google Docs, repeatedly use Ctrl+C / Ctrl+V / Ctrl+S / Ctrl+Z on selected text.

  3. Navigation Drill: Open a long document; navigate using Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down keys without using the mouse.

3. Combining Mouse & Keyboard

  • Selecting Text: Click at the start, hold Shift, then click at the end to select large blocks of text.

  • Right-Click & Shortcut Combo: Right-click selected text and press 'T' to translate (in some browsers) or 'C' to copy from context menu.

  • Window & Tab Management: Use Ctrl+T to open a new browser tab, then Ctrl+W to close it; switch tabs with Ctrl+Tab.

4. Ergonomics & Settings

  • Pointer Speed & Sensitivity: Adjust in Control Panel / Settings to match comfort level.

  • Keyboard Repeat Rate: Change how fast keys repeat when held down.

  • Accessibility Features: Sticky Keys (for people who have difficulty pressing multiple keys simultaneously), Mouse Keys (control pointer using numeric keypad).

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