Computer Basics
Lesson 12 of 45Easy 6 min +25 XP
Master the Mouse & Keyboard
Click, double-click, right-click and the keys offices use most.
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The 3 mouse actions
- Single click (left) — selects something.
- Double click (left, fast) — opens something.
- Right click — opens a menu of extra options.
Right-click is your secret weapon. Whenever you don't know what to do, right-click — the options you need are usually right there (Copy, Rename, Delete...).
The keyboard keys offices use most
- Enter — confirms / goes to a new line.
- Backspace — deletes the letter before the cursor.
- Spacebar — adds a space between words.
- Shift — hold it to type CAPITAL letters.
- Caps Lock — locks CAPITAL letters on/off.
3 shortcuts that will save you every day
Ctrl+CCopy the selected text or file
Ctrl+VPaste what you copied
Ctrl+ZUndo your last mistake
Ctrl + Z (Undo) is the most relaxing key on the computer. Made a mistake? Just undo it. Nothing is permanent.