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Mouse gestures are a combination of mouse-pointing movements and clicks which the computer's software recognizes as a specific command.[1] Many users find using mouse gestures a great way to simplify tasks and a way to speed things up.

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  1. 1
    Get an operating system that supports mouse gestures. These are:
    • Windows (Strokeit, gMote)

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    • Linux (Easystroke).

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  2. 2
    Install application software that supports mouse gestures. The applications supporting mouse gestures are:
  3. 3
    Turn mouse gestures on.

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    • In Opera, go to Tools, Preferences, Advanced, Shortcuts, and click on "Enable Mouse Gestures". OR Perform any gesture and Opera will ask you to turn gestures on.
    • In Firefox, go to Tools, Add-ons, Extensions and double-click "Mouse Gestures".
    • In Chrome, go to Customize, Extensions, Mouse Stroke, and click "Enable".
  4. 4
    Set up mouse gestures. LMB means Left Mouse Button and RMB means Right Mouse Button.

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    • In Opera click Opera Standard and click Edit.
    • In Firefox, open the sidebar to see which gestures are available: View, sidebar, and click on Mouse Gestures.
    • In Chrome, click "Options."
  5. 5
    Use mouse gestures.

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    • RMB and move to the left goes back.
    • RMB and move to the right goes forward.
    • RMB and move up then down to refresh.
    • RMB and move up then right maximises.
    • RMB and move down then left minimises.
    • RMB and move down opens new window or link in new window.
    • RMB and move down then right closes.
    • Easy to visualize examples of Opera gestures: http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/gestures/
    • Memorize them just by using them. Remember you don't need to know all of them. Start with back and forward.
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This video demonstrates finding, installing and using the mouse gestures for Firefox.

EditThings You'll Need

  • Applicable operating system
  • Applicable application
  • Mouse

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  1. ↑ Pointing device gesture, by Wikipedia

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