Simple Steps to Right-Click on a Mouse That Does Not Have Right Click

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Easy ways to access the context menu if you don't have a right-click button
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Have you ever not been able to right-click something? Whether it be on a game or on business, it is very annoying.

Things You Should Know

  • If your right mouse button is broken or if you're using a Mac mouse that doesn't have a secondary button, don't worry because there are keys you can press to mimic a right-click.
  • Press the Context Menu key to right-click the current target.
  • If you don't have a Context Menu key, press and hold "Ctrl" to get the right-click menu.
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Using The Context Menu Key

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Locate the context menu key.
    On most keyboards, it is between the right Ctrl and Windows keys.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Press the key.
    This will right-click at the current location of the mouse cursor.
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Using Control

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  1. Step 1 Push and hold "Control" (Ctrl).
    • Some newer keyboards do not have the context menu key. On these keyboards, you can use this method.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Click with the mouse where you want to right click.
  3. Step 3 Release the "Control" button.
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    How do I right click when I don't have a mouse?
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    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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