The mouse is widely used in graphics and design. When
you want to move an image, you position the pointer on
the object you want to move, press the mouse button,
and (5) the image to a new location on
the screen. Similarly, the mouse is used to change the
shape of a graphic object. For example, if you want to
convert a square into a rectangle, you (6)
one corner of the square and stretch it into a rectangle.
A mouse has one or more buttons to communicate with
the computer. For example, if you want to place the
insertion point or choose a menu option, you just
(3) (press and release) on the mouse
button, and the option is chosen.
The mouse is also used to (4) text and
items on the screen. You can highlight text to be deleted,
copied or edited in some way.