rightclick

Opens context menu

To rightclick is to press the right button on a computer mouse, typically to open a context menu with options relevant to whatever the cursor is positioned over.

The action reveals hidden functionality—copy, paste, delete, properties, or other commands.

Rightclick the file to see your options.

Also written as two words or hyphenated: right-click.

action

secondary

Lesser in rank

cursor · input · gesture · tap · press · trigger · invoke · activate · select · interact

menu

context menu

Pop-up list of actions

  • optionsAvailable courses of action
  • copyIdentical reproduction made
  • pasteThick sticky substance

cut · delete · rename · properties · refresh · new · open · save · print · view

Opposites
mouse button action

rightclickleft-click

Primary mouse button press

leftclick · click · double-click · middle-click · left click

interaction directness

rightclickleft-click

Primary mouse button press

direct action · execute · select · activate

Family

right, click, rights, righted, righting, rightful, rightfully, righteous, righteousness

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G