Click to go to My Support

Learn About the Mouse

Microsoft Windows XP Starter Edition
The secondary button on your mouse The secondary mouse button is usually the one on the opposite side from your thumb.

The thumb

The secondary mouse button is normally the right button.

Clicking most Windows items with the secondary mouse button displays a menu with tasks or options.

The right-click menu is useful for completing tasks quickly. Often it contains shortcuts. It always allows you to perform tasks specifically related to the item you click.

 Press a key on your keyboard and go to the next screen.

©2004 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.