3 Simple Ways to Right-Click on a Chromebook, Plus Troubleshooting Tips

Thứ hai - 06/05/2024 00:02
Learn how to right-click on Chromebook with your touchpad, keyboard, or touchscreenSince Chromebook touchpads don't have left and right buttons, you might be scratching your head about how to right-click with one. Not to worry—this basic...
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Since Chromebook touchpads don’t have left and right buttons, you might be scratching your head about how to right-click with one. Not to worry—this basic operation is easy to do on a Chromebook as long as you have the correct settings enabled. In this article, we’ll describe three different ways to right-click on a Chromebook, as well as some troubleshooting tips to try if these methods don’t work for you.

Things You Should Know

  • The easiest way to right-click on a Chromebook is to tap the touchpad with two fingers at once.
  • You can also hold down the Alt key and click the touchpad at the same time to right-click.
  • If you have a touchscreen, tap and hold the item you want to right-click on the screen.
Method 1
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Tapping with Two Fingers

  1. Step 1 Make sure tap-to-click is enabled.
    The tap-to-click setting allows you to click or right-click by tapping or pressing the touchpad on your Chromebook. This setting is usually enabled by default, but if it’s not, here’s how to turn it on:
  2. Step 2 Drag your cursor to where you want to right-click.
    Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.
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  3. Step 3 Tap with both fingers at once to right-click.
    Once your cursor is in the right place, tap the touchpad with two fingers at the same time. This will right-click the item under your cursor.[1]
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Method 2
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Using the Alt Key

  1. Step 1 Move your cursor to where you want to right-click.
    The Alt-click method involves tapping with one finger while pressing the Alt key. To get started, drag your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor to the location where you want to right-click.[2]
  2. Step 2 Hold down the Alt key.
    It’s located to the left of the spacebar.
  3. Step 3 Tap the touchpad to right-click.
    While still holding down the Alt key, tap or click the lower part of your touchpad with one finger. This will right-click whatever your cursor is pointed at.
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Method 3
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Using Touch and Hold (Touchscreen Only)

  1. Step 1 Try this method if your Chromebook has a touchscreen.
  2. Step 2 Move your finger over the item you want to right-click.
    Position your finger over the area you want to right-click on your Chromebook’s screen.
  3. Step 3 Touch and hold the item to right-click.
    Touch the item on the screen and hold your finger in place to open the right-click menu. Quickly tap and release the item instead to do a regular click.
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Troubleshooting

  1. Step 1 Clean your touchpad...
    Clean your touchpad or screen. If you’re having trouble right-clicking even with the correct settings enabled, the problem could be dust or grime on your touchpad or touchscreen. Use a dry microfiber cloth to remove dust, and clean away set-in grime with a sponge or soft cloth very lightly moistened with distilled water.
  2. Step 2 Press the Esc key several times.
    This can sometimes fix stubborn touchpad issues.[3]
    • Another method you can try is drumming your fingers on the touchpad for 10 seconds.
  3. Step 3 Restart or reset your Chromebook.
  4. Step 4 Delete and re-add the account with the touchpad issues.
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