With Chromebooks, it is not immediately obvious how to right-click. Here are 3 different ways to do this on laptops.
- There are three different ways to right-click on your Chromebook.
- You can do this with the touchpad by tapping it with two fingers or by holding down the alt key while tapping with one finger.
- If your Chromebook has a touchscreen, briefly pressing and holding the display will also count as a right-click.
Chromebooks are the device of choice for many people looking for a cheap laptop for school, university or work. But they differ from Windows laptops in many ways. This includes the way in which a right-click can be performed – not all Chromebook touchpads come with a right mouse button. We explain what options there are in this regard on the Chromebook.
Depending on the accessories available for your Chromebook and the model, there are up to three different ways to right-click with the device. And these are them:
How to right-click on a Chromebook
- Touchpad: The easiest way to right-click is with the touchpad. To do this, move the mouse pointer to the desired location and tap the touchpad with two fingers. Alternatively, you can hold down the Alt key while tapping the touchpad with one finger.
- Mouse: If you connect a regular computer mouse to your Chromebook, you have the option of right-clicking by clicking the right mouse button.
- Touchscreen: If your Chromebook has a touchscreen, you can also use it to right-click. To do this, hold down the desired location for about a second and a right-click will be triggered.
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