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5 Mouse: An Input Device

Learning Outcomes Let’s Learn About

• Mouse • Holding a Mouse
Students will be able to
• Types of Mouse • Working with a Mouse
• identify diff erent activities performed • Mouse Pad • Selec ng an Item

by a mouse.
• use the mouse to perform drag and

drop activities.

Activity Corner

Based on your previous knowledge, list any three ways in which a computer mouse
can be of use to you.

How Does A Mouse
Help Me?

Mouse

A mouse is an input device which helps us to point at or select an item on

the monitor. When we move a mouse an arrow-like pointer moves on the
monitor.

A mouse has the following parts: left button, right button, a scroll-wheel
between two buttons and a wire connected to the CPU.

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