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Your Computer Mouse – Why a Second button?

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word

Your Computer Mouse - Why Second Button (Right-Click)?There are 2 ways to click your computer mouse:

  • Left-click (usually done with the index finger)
  • Right-click (usually done with one of your outer fingers)

Note: As most computer users are right-handed these 2 buttons are known as the left-click and the right-click.

Here is an analogy that I often use to explain the functionality of both the left-click and the right-click of a computer mouse:

A computer mouse is similar to a car in North America.

In a car in North America the driver sits in the left seat, while the passenger occupies the right seat. The passenger may come up with a number of suggestions where to go. However, the driver of the car is the one who ultimately decides which suggestion to take.

When you right-click the mouse, all of the options available are displayed as a menu. In order to choose one of the options from the menu, left-click on it.

Right-Click for Options, Left Click to Choose

In Microsoft Excel format the selected cells with a right-click of the mouse, as shown below.

Note: The commands displayed on the right-click menu depend on what you right-click on.

Click the Read More button to find out the benefits of using the Right-click.

Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Move around Word

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word Navigation Keyboard ShortcutsThere are 2 methods to move around a document in Microsoft Word:

  • the mouse
  • the keyboard

The insertion point indicates the location where Microsoft Word will insert new text, or paste items.

Using the keyboard to move around Word (i.e. move the insertion point) saves time. Using the mouse increases the time it takes to complete activities in Microsoft Word.

Click the Read More button to view the chart that summarizes some Keyboard Shortcuts to Move around Microsoft Word. Print out this chart and keep it by your computer. I guarantee that you will save time. I certainly have.