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Alternative to right-clicking with trackpad

Anonymous
2022-10-29T18:24:58+00:00

Hi --

Just recently switched to a Windows laptop after having spent decades with Macintosh. I am used to using the control key in combination with clicking the track pad to do a right-click. Is there a way to set this same combination up in Windows 11?

I've tried setting the track pad up to do a proper right-click, but that's not working well for me because I am used to using the center of the track pad for clicking.

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  1. EmilyS726 224.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-10-29T19:39:17+00:00

    Hello there, this is Emily.

    I don't think you can do the Ctrl+Left click to do this, however, you can do the two-finger touch to do right click. Make sure it is set up though: Settings > Bluetooth & Device > Touchpad. Click on Taps to expand that section and make sure the "Tap with two fingers to right click" is checked.

    Another alternative is via the keyboard entirely. Most keyboard has the ctrl key on the right that carries the context menu icon. Usually you need to hold down the Fn key and this ctrl key together to do the right click. Or Shift+F10, Shift+Fn+F10 could work too.. Just keep in mind, not all devices use the same keyboard shortcut.

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