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How to Right-Click on Chromebook
Copy, paste, and more on Chrome OS
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Using a Chromebook keyboard: Hover the cursor over the item you want to right-click, press and hold the Alt key, and tap the touchpad with one finger.On a Chromebook Touchpad: Hover the cursor over the item you want to select and tap the touchpad using two fingers. This article explains how to right-click on Chromebook to copy and paste text or access hidden menus. Instructions in this article apply to laptops with Chrome OS. How to Right-Click on the Chromebook Touchpad
Most Chromebooks have a rectangular touchpad with no extra buttons. Tapping or pressing anywhere on the touchpad with one finger results in a left-click. To perform a right-click, hover the cursor over the item that you wish to select and tap the touchpad using two fingers. If you connected an external mouse to your Chromebook, you should be able to use the right mouse button. How to Right-Click With the Chromebook Keyboard
You can right-click using the touchpad in combination with the keyboard. Hover the cursor over the item you want to right-click, press and hold the Alt key, and tap the touchpad with one finger. Why Use Right-Click on Chromebook
Right-clicking serves many purposes that vary depending on the application. Often, right-clicking an object displays a context menu that presents options that aren't offered in other areas of the program. For example, right-clicking in a web browser displays options to print the current page or view its source code, among others. A few Chromebook extensions, such as CrxMouse Chrome Gestures, add advanced touchpad functionality to Google Chrome. To paste an item from the clipboard, right-click the destination and select Paste or use the Ctrl+V keyboard shortcut. How to Disable Tap-to-Click Functionality
If you prefer an external mouse, you may want to disable tap-to-click functionality to avoid accidental clicking while typing. To turn off tap-to-click: Select the Chrome OS taskbar in the lower-right corner of the screen and select the Settings gear from the menu. Select Device in the left menu pane and then select Touchpad. Locate Enable tap-to-click and use the toggle switch next to it to turn the tap-to-click feature on and off. Changes take effect immediately, so you must press down on the touchpad to turn tap-to-click back on. How to Right-Click on a Laptop Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Right-Click on a Mac How to Make an Arrow on a Keyboard How to Right-Click on a Laptop How to Copy and Paste on a Chromebook How to Fix It When Your Chromebook Touchpad Is Not Working How to Fix It When the Cursor Disappears in Windows 10 How to Make a Cent Sign on a Keyboard How to Disable the Touchpad on Windows 10 How to Get Fortnite on a Chromebook How to Turn Off Subtitles on Netflix How to Create a Delete Key on Chromebook How to Block YouTube on Chromebook How to Right-Click on iPad How to Screen Record on Chromebook How to Save Twitter Videos on iOS, Android, and Windows How to Add a User to a Chromebook Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies