double-clicking
Two quick presses
Double-clicking is pressing a mouse button twice in rapid succession, typically to open a file, launch an application, or select a word in text.
The speed matters—too slow and the computer registers two separate clicks.
Double-clicking the icon opens the program.
The term extends to any repeated quick tap on touchpads or touchscreens.
Small gnawing mammal
- cursorOn-screen position indicator
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- desktopPrimary computer interface
- folderContainer for loose papers
file · application · window · pointer · select · open · launch · execute
Carefully pick from options
- highlightMost notable part
- textWritten or printed words
- editModify written material
- renameAssign a different title
copy · paste · expand · collapse · zoom · preview · properties · access
Degree of correctness
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- timingArt of choosing moments
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- controlAuthority to direct
hand-eye coordination · fine motor skills · targeting · calibration · adjustment · steadiness · accessibility · adaptive technology
Moving with haste
- quickMoving with speed
- timingArt of choosing moments
- intervalDuration between two points
- tempoRate of musical performance
rhythm · successive · consecutive · tap · sensitivity · delay · threshold · responsiveness
mouse
Small gnawing mammal
folder · file · application · window · pointer · select · open · launch · execute · activate
select
Carefully pick from options
rename · copy · paste · expand · collapse · zoom · preview · properties · access · trigger
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- timingArt of choosing moments
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
control · hand-eye coordination · fine motor skills · targeting · calibration · adjustment · steadiness · accessibility · adaptive technology
rapid
Moving with haste
tempo · rhythm · successive · consecutive · tap · sensitivity · delay · threshold · responsiveness
double-clickinghovering
Suspended without support
tapping · swiping · dragging · keyboard shortcut · voice command
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