How Do I Simulate a Right Mouse Click From the Keyboard?

A simple keyboard shortcut simulates a right mouse click.

The right-click menu provides contextually sensitive options available for the current program or selection. In most cases, this menu is opened with a simple click of the right mouse button. Keyboard shortcuts are used for accessibility and in situations when a mouse is not available, such as device failure. You can quickly simulate a right mouse click using available keyboard shortcuts on your PC's keyboard. Once you access this menu, you are able to select your option from the right-click menu and continue as usual.

Instructions

1. Open the program or select the icon for which you want to open the right-click menu. The right-click menu is context-sensitive, and the options available on it depend on your current program or selection.

2. Press the "Shift" key plus the "F10" key on your keyboard. This reveals the right-click menu with the available options for your current program or selection.

3. Highlight the available options with the arrow keys on your keyboard. Press "Enter" to select the correct right-click menu option.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the right-click menu shortcut along with other keyboard shortcuts to access context menus without using your mouse.

References

• Online Tech Tips: How to right click using the keyboard