How to Right Click on a Mouse That Does Not Have Right Click

Easy ways to access the context menu if you don't have a right click button

Have you ever not been able to right click something? Whether it be on a game or on business, it is very annoying.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using The Context Menu Key

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    Locate the context menu key. On most keyboards it is between the right Ctrl and Windows keys.
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    Press the key. This will right click at the current location of the mouse cursor.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using Control

  • Some newer keyboards do not have the context menu key. On these keyboards, you can use this method.
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    Push and hold "control" (Ctrl).
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    Click with the mouse where you want to right click.
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    Release the "control" button.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I right click when I don't have a mouse?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    If you have a trackpad, there are 2 ways of right clicking. You can press the rightmost dedicated button for older machines, or you can press down with 2 fingers on a more modern computer.
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Things You'll Need

  • Mouse
  • Keyboard

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Updated: November 7, 2022
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Categories: Computer Mouse Devices
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