Second, the mouse is only able to function in relative mode, which makes it less useful for drawings. Mice cannot trace a drawing or characters, which are hand printed and drawn. Using the mouse is not as natural as drawing with pen or pencil. Advantages Disadvantages Functions in small space. Can modify control-display gain.
User can keep eyes on screen.
Mechanical mice use any surface. Optical mice are not noisy. Needs space next to keyboard. Not natural drawing movements. Relative mode only.