right-clicking

Context menu trigger

Right-clicking is pressing the right button on a computer mouse, typically to open a context menu with options relevant to whatever you clicked on: Right-clicking the file brings up options to rename, delete, or move it.

On devices without a right mouse button, the same function is achieved through control-click or two-finger tap.

commands

copy

Identical reproduction made

  • pasteThick sticky substance
  • cutSeverance or reduction
  • deleteRemove or erase

rename · properties · open with · compress · extract · refresh · undo · redo · select all · share

menu

context menu

Pop-up list of actions

two-finger tap · mouse button · submenu · menu navigation

customization

settings

Adjustable device parameters

customize · options · accessibility options · permissions · attributes · sort by · arrange

interface

mouse

Small gnawing mammal

  • cursorOn-screen position indicator
  • pointerReference to memory location
  • desktopPrimary computer interface

icon · taskbar · dock · file manager · browser · text field · image · link · folder · selection

accessibility

assistive technology

Disability-compensating devices and software

voice control

Opposites
mouse button action

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Default mouse button press

left-click · clicking · middle-clicking · double-clicking

interaction directness

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Default mouse button press

keyboard shortcuts · drag-and-drop

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G