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

Last Updated: May 6, 2021 Tested

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

1
Locate the context menu key. On most keyboards it is between the right Ctrl and Windows keys.
2
Press the key. This will right click at the current location of the mouse cursor.

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.

1
Push and hold "control" (Ctrl).
2
Click with the mouse where you want to right click.
3
Release the "control" button.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I right click when I don't have a mouse?

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.

Things You'll Need

Mouse
Keyboard

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