Keyboard and Mouse Flashcards

Grade 1 · Technology · Flashcards

Practice the key words for using a keyboard and mouse.

Flashcards

keyboard: A tool with many keys used to type letters, numbers, and symbols on a computer
mouse: A small tool you move with your hand to control the cursor on the screen
cursor: The arrow on the computer screen that moves when you move the mouse
spacebar: The long key at the bottom of the keyboard that makes a space between words
click: Pressing the mouse button one time to select something
double click: Pressing the mouse button two times quickly to open a file or program
keys: The individual buttons on a keyboard, each with a letter, number, or symbol
enter key: The key you press to start a new line or confirm what you typed
delete key: The key you press to erase a letter you typed by mistake
screen: The flat part of the computer that displays pictures and words
input device: A tool that lets you send information to the computer, like a keyboard or mouse
drag: Holding the mouse button down while moving the mouse to move something on screen