How to right click on a Macbook

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It is known that Steve Jobs hated buttons, which is why they are used rather poorly in all Apple products. If you have just started using a Macbook, you may have a question - how to right-click when there is no button? There are several ways to right-click on a Macbook. Read this guide and get to know them.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Clicking with Control

Step 1. Move the cursor to the place where you want to click

Hold the key control or ctrl on keyboard. It is located next to the key option in the bottom row of keys.

Step 2. Click on the object

If you click while holding the key control a menu will open, as if you clicked with the right mouse button.

Method 2 of 3: Enable two-finger click

Step 1. Click the Apple menu

Select System Preferences and then open Keyboard & Mouse.

Step 2. Click on the Trackpad tab

In the Trackpad Gestures section, check the box next to Tap trackpad using two fingers for secondary click. This will activate the right-click menu when you press the trackpad with two fingers.

Note: The designation may differ depending on the version of macOs. In previous versions, the feature was called Secondary Click and was located in the Two Fingers section

Step 3. Move the cursor to the place where you want to click

Press on the trackpad with two fingers to play a right-click on an object. If the corresponding option is enabled, your action will bring up the corresponding menu on the screen.

Method 3 of 3: Using an external mouse

Step 1. Decide if you need an external mouse

Working with such a mouse is preferred by people working with tables, and many others.

Step 2. Purchase a mouse with two buttons

Most likely, it will be a mouse for a Windows computer. Using a Windows mouse with a MacBook may seem "non-kosher" to you, but it's convenient. You can also purchase a mouse from Apple - Magiс Mouse.