This tutorial will teach you how the mouse works and will guide you through exercises that will help you use the mouse during the application and examination process. You can participate in all exercises by pressing the "Enter" key on the
keyboard or by clicking on the Start Mouse Tutorial link below. Participate in only the exercises you need practice in by clicking on the underlined topic link below.
Start Mouse Tutorial
For practice on any of these topics, click on the topic link.
Rest the heel of your hand on the table in front of the mouse. Place your thumb on one side and your ring and little finger on the other side of the mouse. Place your index finger on the primary mouse button.
The primary mouse button for left-handed users is on the top right side of the mouse. The primary mouse button for right-handed users is on the top left side of the mouse.
Slowly slide the mouse around the mouse pad. Watch the cursor(pointer) on the screen as you slide the mouse around. When you run out of room on the pad, you may lift the mouse and place it back on the pad.
Left-Handed User
Press the "Enter" key on the keyboard to go to the next screen.
Right-Handed User
Clicking and Moving the Mouse
Remember, the primary mouse button for right-handed users is on the top left side of the mouse. The primary mouse button for left-handed users is on the top right side of the mouse.
Left-Handed User
Move the mouse by slowly sliding it on the mouse pad until the cursor(pointer) is positioned on the Next button. When the cursor changes to a pointing hand, hold the mouse very still and lightly press and
release or "click" the primary mouse button with your index finger. If the screen does not change to the next screen, then your "click" was not successful. Try again, holding the mouse very still.
Right-Handed User
Very good! Try clicking on the number two below.
2
Remember, the key is to:
(1) Position the cursor first so that it changes to a pointing hand,
(2) Then, hold the mouse very still,
(3) And last, finish by pressing and releasing the primary mouse button.
Now, try the number three.
3
Good work! Every time you placed the cursor on the numbers, it changed to a pointing hand. That's because those numbers were LINKS. Links are numbers, text, or pictures that change the cursor to a pointing hand. They are usually underlined and
colored. When clicked on, links will take you to another screen.
Which one of the numbers below is the link? When you find it, click on it.
4
4
4
4
Remember that NUMBERS, TEXT and PICTURES can be links.
Place your cursor on the numbers, text, and pictures below to find the link to the next page of the tutorial. Click on it when you discover it.
5
computer
5
trainer
5
5
books
Scrolling and Dragging
Lincoln is standing
on the next
number.
6
To get to Lincoln's feet:
Move the cursor to the lower right corner of the screen.
Place the tip of the arrow on the down-pointing arrow .
Hold down the mouse button until the number six appears below Lincoln's feet.
Clicking to see the lower part of a screen is called scrolling
down.
To see the upper part of a screen, click the up-pointing arrow on the upper right corner of the screen. This is
called scrolling up.
Scroll up and down a few times by clicking the and arrows.
While scrolling up and down notice the bar between and also moves up and down. This is called the scroll bar.
Another way to scroll is by dragging the scroll bar:
Place the cursor on this bar.
Hold down the mouse button...Do not release the button.
Move the mouse forward to scroll up and backward to scroll down.
To move on to the next screen, click the six below Lincoln's feet.
Using Radio Buttons
Good work! Now it's time to take a look at buttons, boxes, and menus.
First, we'll examine RADIO BUTTONS. Radio buttons are used when a selection needs to be made or a question needs to be answered. Take a look at the examples below.
*Click on the radio buttons. Notice that as you click the radio buttons, the dot moves to whichever button you last clicked. Only one selection can be made.
Example 1 Are you a resident of Pennsylvania?
Yes No
Example 2 Indicate the Test Center where you would like to take your Civil Service examination.
Harrisburg Philadelphia Pittsburgh
Click the next button to continue
Using Check Boxes
Next, we'll look at CHECK BOXES. Check boxes are used when multiple selections can be made or there may be more than one answer to a question being asked. Take a look at the examples below.
* Click on more than one check box. Notice that as you click the check box, the check mark stays in the box no matter how many you choose. To remove a check mark, click in the box a second time and the check mark
will be removed. You may need to scroll to make a selection.
Example 1
Can you communicate fluently in a language other than ENGLISH? For some jobs it is important to be able to speak with persons of different cultures and backgrounds.
Laotian
Russian
Spanish
Vietnamese
Other
Example 2
What kind(s) of employment will you accept?(Check all that apply.)
Career appointment (Standard workweek, year-round)
Temporary up to 12 months (Standard
workweek)
Part-Time (Less than standard workweek, usually year-round)
Seasonal (Standard workweek, less than
year-round)
Limited Term (Usually a standard workweek for a specified period)
Click the next button to continue
Using Drop-Down Menus
Now, let's find out about DROP-DOWN MENUS. Drop-down menus are used to provide options from a list that can be very lengthy. Clicking on the down-pointing arrow causes the menu to drop down from the box. Take a look at the
examples below.
* Click on the down-pointing arrow. Make a selection from the list by moving the cursor over the selection and then clicking on it. You may need to use the scroll bar on the drop down menu to view the entire list.
Example 1
Select county where you live
Example 2
Date of Birth
Click the next button to continue
Inserting Text Into Boxes
Good work!!! During the application and examination process, you will submit information in the form of text. Let's try entering information into the text boxes by following the instructions on the right side of the screen. To correct a single entry, use the
backspace key.
(1) Move the cursor inside the text box labeled "Street Address 1." Click the primary mouse button. The cursor will change to a blinking I-bar to allow you to type text in the box.
(2) Type your street address. For capital letters, hold down the key on the keyboard and press the desired letter.
(3) To get to the next text box labeled "Street Address 2," press the key once on the left side of the keyboard. The blinking I-bar should now be in that text box.
(4) Continue to use the key to finish the remaining text boxes.
(5) Click on the down arrow to select the state where you live. When the list drops down, click on the appropriate state abbreviation.
Sample Form
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Highlighting Text
Text normally appears dark with the background being lighter. HIGHLIGHTING turns backgrounds into a different color. The sentence below is an example of highlighted text.
This is an example of text that has been highlighted.
So, how do you highlight text? Follow these steps:
Place the tip of the cursor over the first character (letter or number) you wish to highlight. You can highlight a single word, a sentence, a paragraph, or even entire pages of text.
Hold down the primary mouse button and don't let it go.
While holding down the primary mouse button, move the cursor over the text you want to highlight.
When everything you want is highlighted, then remove your index finger from the primary mouse button.
When highlighting multiple lines, you will need to move the cursor down as well as across.
Practice highlighting using the following word, sentence, and paragraph.
ICE
What is ICE?
ICE (Integrated Computerized Examination) is a system that automates the Commission's application and examination process. This, in turn provides better services to our customers. ICE helps agencies fill vacancies faster and hire and promote the
best-qualified candidates in a more efficient manner.
So, what's the point of highlighting??........
Click the next button to find out
Copying, Cutting, and Pasting Text
So what exactly can you do with highlighting? Well, one thing that is very helpful is COPYING AND PASTING TEXT. Many times we need to duplicate text, and rather than retyping a whole paragraph or page, highlighting allows you to single
out the text you wish to duplicate. CUTTING allows you to remove text and place it in a different location.
Highlight the first sentence of the answer.
Press the CTRL key and the C key on the keyboard at the same time once.
Move the cursor into the blank text box below the answer.
When the cursor becomes a vertical line, click once.
Press the CTRL key and the V key on the keyboard at the same time.
The text you highlighted should be in the text box.
Now let's try Cutting and Pasting text.
Using the text you copied in the text box, highlight (such as a driver's license, school or military identification).
Press the CTRL key and the C key on the keyboard at the same time once.
Press the Enter key on the keyboard twice to move the cursor to a blank area in the text box.
Press the CTRL key and the V key on the keyboard at the same time.
The text should have pasted to the new area in the text box.
Example: What should I take to the test center?
You must bring two forms of identification, one of which has a recent photograph (such
as a driver's license, school or military identification). Without proper identification, you will not be permitted to take the examination.
* Use the Clear Entries button to try again.
Click the next button to continue
Congratulations
Retry Mouse Tutorial
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on the upper right corner of the screen. This is
called scrolling up.
