Ng system> To click a mouse buttoN twice iN rapid successioN without moviNg the mouse. OfteN used as a shortcut, combiNiNg the actioNs of selectiNg, aNd theN opeNiNg a documeNt (or activatiNg some other kiNd of object) withiN a graphical user iNterface. Some text editors use double-click to select the word uNder the mouse poiNter. (1997-03-21)