Microsoft Office 2007 Mouse Button Functions
Part of the Office 2007 For Dummies Cheat Sheet
With Microsoft Office 2007, your mouse takes on an active role in helping you navigate through all the Office 2007 programs. The mouse actions in this table work whether you’re using Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, or Outlook:
| Mouse Button Used | Action | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Left mouse button | Click | Moves the cursor, highlights an object, pulls down a menu, or chooses a menu command |
| Left mouse button | Double-click | Highlights a word or edits an embedded object |
| Left mouse button | Triple-click | Highlights a paragraph |
| Left mouse button | Drag | Moves an object, resizes an object, highlights text, or highlights multiple objects |
| Wheel mouse button | Click | Automatically scrolls a document when you move the mouse up or down |
| Wheel mouse button | Roll | Scrolls a document up or down |
| Right mouse button | Right-click | Displays a shortcut pop-up menu |
