dwell software

dwell software definition - computer

For people who have difficulty clicking the mouse, dwell software lets them perform the operation by holding the mouse over an icon or menu option a specified amount of time. To set the default action taken when dwelling, the user dwells over a selection in a dialog box displayed by the software. See mouse emulator and assistive technology.



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