misclicking
Accidental wrong selection
Misclicking is accidentally clicking the wrong thing on a computer screen—the wrong button, link, or area.
The noun misclick names this error: I bought the wrong item because of a misclick.
Common in gaming, where a misclick can cost you a match, and in online shopping, where it can cost you money.
Printing mistake
- slipMinor error or misstep
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
- fumbleHandle with clumsy fingers
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
misstep · flub · goof · botch · mistype · mispress · accidental · unintended
On-screen position indicator
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- tapValve controlling liquid flow
- dragResistance through fluid
drop · hyperlink · button · menu · icon · scroll · select · highlight
State of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
undo · redo · backtrack · restart · retry · sigh · groan · facepalm
typo
Printing mistake
oversight · misstep · flub · goof · botch · mistype · mispress · accidental · unintended · whoops
cursor
On-screen position indicator
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- tapValve controlling liquid flow
drag · drop · hyperlink · button · menu · icon · scroll · select · highlight · trackpad
annoyance
State of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
vexation · undo · redo · backtrack · restart · retry · sigh · groan · facepalm
cooldown
Gradual intensity reduction
- respawnReappear after dying digitally
- skillshotManually aimed game attack
- hotkeyProgrammed key combination
keybind · hitbox · lag · input · combo · ability · spell · ultimate · macro · targeting