right-click
Secondary mouse action
Right-click is to press the secondary button on a computer mouse, typically the one under the right index finger.
This action usually opens a context menu with options relevant to whatever you clicked on: Right-click the file to see sharing options.
The term works as both verb and noun: a right-click on the desktop.
On devices without a physical right button, the same function is achieved through gestures or modifier keys.
Small gnawing mammal
- buttonDisc through a hole
- two-finger tapGesture for context menus
- trackpadLaptop pointing device
- gestureCommunicative body movement
cursor · pointer · touchpad · tap · press · hold · drag · select
Pop-up list of actions
- dropdownExpandable selection menu
- optionsAvailable courses of action
- propertiesQualities or owned assets
- submenuSecondary navigation tier
popup · shortcut menu · actions · commands · copy · paste · delete · rename
Adjustable device parameters
- preferencesFavored options among alternatives
- configureArrange for operation
- personalizeAdapt for one user
- optionsAvailable courses of action
properties · adjust · modify · desktop · wallpaper · themes · taskbar · icons
Productive without waste
- productivityOutput relative to input
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
- quick accessImmediate availability to something
- time-saverEfficiency-boosting method
convenience · power user · automation · macro · hotkey · workflow · editing · file management
mouse
Small gnawing mammal
- buttonDisc through a hole
- two-finger tapGesture for context menus
- trackpadLaptop pointing device
gesture · cursor · pointer · touchpad · tap · press · hold · drag · select · hover
context menu
Pop-up list of actions
- dropdownExpandable selection menu
- optionsAvailable courses of action
- propertiesQualities or owned assets
submenu · popup · shortcut menu · actions · commands · copy · paste · delete · rename · refresh
settings
Adjustable device parameters
- preferencesFavored options among alternatives
- configureArrange for operation
- personalizeAdapt for one user
options · properties · adjust · modify · desktop · wallpaper · themes · taskbar · icons · toolbar
efficiency
Productive without waste
- productivityOutput relative to input
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
- quick accessImmediate availability to something
time-saver · convenience · power user · automation · macro · hotkey · workflow · editing · file management
right-clickleft-click
Primary mouse button press
click · middle-click · single-click · double-click · select
right-clickhover
Remain suspended midair
drag · tap · long-press · keyboard shortcut · left-click