Editing Point and click (section)

== Single click ==
A single click or "click" is the act of pressing a [[computer mouse]] button once without moving the mouse. Single clicking is usually a primary action of the mouse.  Single clicking, by default in many operating systems, [[selection (user interface)|selects]] (or highlights) an object while [[double-click]]ing executes or opens the object. The single-click has many advantages over [[double click]] due to the reduced time needed to complete the action.  The single-click or one-click phrase has also been used to apply to the commercial field as a competitive advantage.  The slogan "single click" or "one-click" commonly advertises services' ease of use.

===On icons===
By default on most computer systems, for a person to select a certain software function, they will have to click on the left button. An example of this can be a person clicking on an [[Icon (computing)|icon]]. Similarly, clicking on the right button will present the user with a text menu to select more actions. These actions can range from open, explore, properties, etc.  In terms of entertainment software, point-and-click interfaces are common input methods, usually offering a 'menu' or 'icon bar' interface that functions expectedly. In other games, the character explores different areas within the game world. To move to another area, the player will move the cursor to one point of the screen, where the cursor will turn into an arrow. Clicking will then move the player to that area.

===On text===
In many text processing programs, such as [[web browser]]s or [[word processor]]s, clicking on text moves the [[Cursor (computers)|cursor]] to that location. Clicking and holding the left button allows users to highlight the selected text.  This enables more options to edit or use the text.