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A '''mouse click''' is the action of pressing (i.e. 'clicking', an [[onomatopoeia]]) a button to trigger an action, usually in the context of a graphical user interface (GUI). “Clicking” an [[Button (computing)|onscreen button]] is accomplished by pressing on the real mouse button while the pointer is placed over the onscreen button's icon. |
A '''mouse click''' is the action of pressing (i.e. 'clicking', an [[onomatopoeia]]) a button to trigger an action, usually in the context of a graphical user interface (GUI). “Clicking” an [[Button (computing)|onscreen button]] is accomplished by pressing on the real mouse button while the pointer is placed over the onscreen button's icon. |
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The reason for the clicking noise made is due to the specific switch technology used nearly universally in computer mice. The switch is a subminiature precision snap-action type; the first of such types were the [[Miniature snap-action switch#History|Honeywell MICRO SWITCH products]]. |
The reason for the clicking noise made is due to the specific switch technology used nearly universally in computer mice. The switch is a subminiature precision snap-action type; the first of such types were the [[Miniature snap-action switch#History|Honeywell MICRO SWITCH products]].m |
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== Operation == |
== Operation == |