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If you are having problems double-clicking, it is possible to adjust the speed. Adjusting double-click settings can be done by: | If you are having problems double-clicking, it is possible to adjust the speed. Adjusting double-click settings can be done by: | ||
| − | [[Windows XP]] - Start > Control Panel > Mouse > Buttons (Start > Control Panel > Printers & Other Hardware > Mouse > Buttons if Control Panel is in Category view) | + | *[[Windows XP]] - Start > Control Panel > Mouse > Buttons (Start > Control Panel > Printers & Other Hardware > Mouse > Buttons if Control Panel is in Category view) |
| − | + | *[Mac OS X]] - Applications > System Preferences > Keyboard & Mouse > Mouse | |
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Revision as of 09:43, 25 March 2010
A Double-click is the act of pressing a computer button twice quickly without moving the mouse. Double-clicking can be found on all computers on campus. Double-clicking allows two different actions to be associated with the same mouse button. Often, single-clicking selects (or highlights) an object, while a double-click executes that object, but this is not universal.
How to Double-click
To double-click, press the computer mouse button twice in quick succession.
If you are having problems double-clicking, it is possible to adjust the speed. Adjusting double-click settings can be done by:
- Windows XP - Start > Control Panel > Mouse > Buttons (Start > Control Panel > Printers & Other Hardware > Mouse > Buttons if Control Panel is in Category view)
- [Mac OS X]] - Applications > System Preferences > Keyboard & Mouse > Mouse