Free mouse practice exercises for beginners

Learning to use a computer mouse takes practice, and that is completely normal. These 22 short exercises let you practise at your own pace, as often as you like. There is nothing to download, and nothing can go wrong.

You will practise:

• clicking, double-clicking and right-clicking
• dragging and dropping
• scrolling up and down, and side to side
• typing in a text box and answering message boxes
• choosing from radio buttons, drop-down menus and lists

Questions about mouse practice

Do I need to download anything?

No. The exercises run in your web browser on a computer, laptop or tablet.

What if I find a step hard?

Repeat it as many times as you like. Every skill has two different practices, so you can try again with a fresh one.

Can I use a touchpad instead of a mouse?

Yes. To right-click on most laptops, tap the touchpad with two fingers.

Who is this for?

Anyone new to computers, or anyone who wants to feel more confident with the mouse.

Would you like a hand in person? I teach computer lessons at home in Adelaide's north-east and online. Get in touch.