How to Right-Click without a Mouse?

In this article, we will learn how to right-click without a mouse. The right-click button on the mouse opens up the context menu, which has several important options. But, there are many valid reasons for not using the mouse. 

Many professionals don’t use the mouse, as it is faster to access everything using the Keyboard Shortcuts. Besides that, the mouse is a delicate component and can be damaged easily. So, when your mouse is damaged or when the right-click button is not working, you can use this alternative.

How to Right-Click without a Mouse, Right-Click with Keyboard

How to Right-Click Without a Mouse:

Almost all computer keyboards have the Menu key in the bottom row (As you can see in the picture).

You can use the arrow keys to select a file or folder and then use the Menu Key to bring up the Context menu. While 99% of keyboards have that key, let’s suppose your keyboard doesn’t. Or suppose that key is also not working. In such a case, you can also use the keyboard shortcut Shift + F10 to bring up the right-click menu.

Also, check out the Use of Function Key (F1 to F12).

How to Right-Click without a Mouse, Right-Click with Keyboard

As we have mentioned that you can use the arrow keys to navigate files and folders. And, you can use the Enter button to select it or open the file/folder.

However, what if we tell you that you can navigate the mouse cursor freely without using a mouse. Yes, it is possible. 

Check this article on How to control Mouse Cursor without a Mouse.

In case your right-click is not working, you can try Switching the Mouse Buttons. With this, you can open the context menu with the left click and use the Enter key as the left mouse button.

How to Right-Click without a Mouse, Right-Click with Keyboard

Conclusion:

In the older days, the mouse was an expensive component of the computer. Therefore, computer users used the Keyboard Shortcuts to operate the PC. Even now, Windows offer several accessibility options to help you use the PC with a Mouse. The above guide teaches you how to right-click without a mouse. However, you can follow the links to our other article to learn more.

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