The conventions used in this manual to describe actions that you take with the mouse are as follows:
| Action | Definition | 
|---|---|
| Click | Press and release the left mouse button, without moving the mouse. | 
| Click-and-hold | Press and do not release the left mouse button. | 
| Left-click | Same as click. Left-click clarifies the action when there might be confusion with right-click. | 
| Middle-click | Press and release the middle mouse button, without moving the mouse. | 
| Right-click | Press and release the right mouse button, without moving the mouse. | 
| Double-click | Press and release the left mouse button twice in rapid succession without moving the mouse. | 
| Drag | Click-and-hold a mouse button, then move an object. For example, you can drag a window or an icon. The left and middle mouse buttons can perform drag actions. | 
| Drag-and-drop | Click-and-hold a mouse button, then move an object. For example, you can drag-and-drop a window or an icon. Release the mouse button to place the object in a new location. | 
| Grab | Point to an item that you can move, and click-and-hold on the mouse button. For example, you can grab the titlebar of a window, then drag the window to a new location. |