| Chapter 1. Basic Skills Using GNOME |
1.1 Mouse Skills
1.1. a. Mouse Button Conventions
All the instructions in this manual are for the following types of mouse devices:
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Devices that are configured for right-hand users.
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Three button devices.
The mouse button conventions used in this manual are as follows:
- Left mouse button
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The button on the left side of a mouse device configured for normal right-hand use.
Middle mouse buttonThe middle button of a mouse device configured for normal right-hand use. On many mice with a scroll wheel, the scroll wheel can be pushed directly down for a middle mouse button click.
Right mouse button
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The button on the right side of a mouse device configured for normal right-hand use.
To reverse the handedness of your mouse device, start the Mouse Preferences, then select the options that you require. If you do reverse the handedness of your mouse device, then you must reverse the mouse button conventions used in this manual. See the section called Mouse Preferences for more information about setting your mouse preferences.
If you have a two-button mouse device, then your system may be configured to allow you to press the left and right mouse buttons simultaneously to simulate the effect of a middle mouse button press. (Next: Mouse Actions)
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Table of Contents
1.1 Mouse Skills
1.1.a. Mouse Buttons (You are here)
1.1.b. Mouse
Actions
1.1.c. Mouse
Pointers
1.2 Keyboard Skills
1.2.a. Global
Shortcut Keys
1.2.b. Window
Shortcut Keys
1.2.c. Application
Keys
1.2.d. Access
Keys
