MOUSE

A mouse is a small, handheld input device for your computer. When you move the mouse along a flat surface, an onscreen pointer (called a cursor) moves in response. When you click (press and release) a mouse button, this motion initiates an action in your program.

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Mouse Alternatives

A mouse is just one type of input device you can hook up to your PC. You can also control your computer with trackballs, joysticks, game controllers, and pen pads.