How to Open Files/Folders with Single Click in Windows 10

To open a file or folder, you need to double-click it. But, some users feel more comfortable with a single click. Hence, here is a tutorial on How to Open Files/Folders with Single Click in Windows 10. You can follow the same method to change from Single Click to Double Click. 

How to Open Files/Folders with Single Click in Windows 10:

  • First, Open My PC or any Folder
  • Go to the File Menu (location shown in the pic), and select Options (or Change Folder and Search Options).
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  • In the second section, you will find the option you were looking for.
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  • Select the option Single Click to Open an Item. If you were looking for the solution to change Single Click to Double Click, you should choose the other option.
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  • If you select the Single Click, you get two more choices. 
    • (Underline icon titles consistent with my browser) This option will underline the text of all files and folders so that you can remember that the Single Click option is enabled.
    • (Underline icon titles only when I point at them) However, if you choose the second option, it will underline the names of files and folders only when you hover the mouse pointer over them. 
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You might also be interested in learning How to Switch Mouse Buttons

Change Double Click Speed:

If you are having issues with the Double Click Speed, you can simply change the speed instead of choosing the Single Click option. To change the Double Click Speed, you should follow the below procedure.

  • First, open Windows Settings and click on Devices.
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  • Now, on the left navigation menu, choose Mouse.
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  • Next, on the right side, you can see the option Advanced Mouse Settings. Click on it, and a settings window will appear.
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  • Here you can change the double click speed. You can try different speeds and finalize which is more convenient for you.

Conclusion:

After changing the mouse settings, I can now open Files and Folders with Single Click in Windows 10. With Single Click enabled, it will be difficult for you to select multiple icons. Therefore, you can also Enable the Check Box for Selecting Files & Folders for your convenience.

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