Windows Vista™ Plain & Simple

Mouse and Keyboard Maneuvers

Windows lets you work the way you want. You can move around, choose items, and do much of your work using only the mouse, only the keyboard, or a combination of the two. With the mouse, you can jump directly to the point you want, grab and move things, and quickly choose commands. With the keyboard, you can do most things by using keyboard shortcuts or by moving around using the Tab key or the arrow keys. The way you work is up to you, and you might find that a combination of the two methods gets things done quickly, efficiently, and, most important, comfortably for you.

Mouse Moves

Point: Move the mouse until the mouse pointer (either a small arrow-shaped pointer or a tiny hand) is pointing to the item you want.

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