Explaining how to right-click on a Mac sounds like going back in the last century. After all, Apple moved from the single-button mouse way back in 2005, yet it’s still an often asked question.
why? Well, one look at Apple’s Magic Mouse and trackpad shows: there’s no button in sight, let alone the right one!
Add to that the myth that Apple still doesn’t support right-clicking (introduced one mouse button in 1983 and stuck with it for 22 years, even though Windows users have long been accustomed to using two) and you can see where the confusion arises.
However, right-clicking is an integral part of macOS, and there are also more than a few ways to do it, whether you’re using best mouse or trackpad. So whether you’ve just moved from a PC to a Mac, are doing some research or are just completely confused and need some guidance, you’re in the right place.
How to right-click on a Mac
In short, these are your options:
- Connect the mouse and use its right-click
- Use the right angle of the Apple Magic Mouse
- Tap the trackpad with two fingers
- Click a corner of the trackpad
- Hold the control button while clicking with the mouse
- Hold the control button while clicking on the trackpad
Read on for detailed instructions for each.
Connect the mouse and use its right-click
The idea of right-clicking goes back to the invention of the multi-button mouse. Fittingly, then, connecting a mouse to your Mac instantly gives you the ability to right-click — all you have to do is Right click of the mouse!
But what if you can’t see the right button? The Apple Magic Mouse is smooth, for example, and doesn’t seem to have anything you can click on. But it is. In this case, you only need to Click on the part of the mouse where you expect a right-clickable button (ie in the upper right corner of the device).
Here’s how to wire a mouse depending on which type you have.
1. If you are using a wired mouse, Plug it into a USB port on your Mac. Your Mac will automatically detect its presence and the right-click functionality will become available.
2. Similarly, if you are using a wireless mouse with a dongle, Plug the dongle into a USB port on your Mac. Again, your Mac will detect its presence, and when you use the mouse, you can click the right button.
3. If you’re using a Bluetooth mouse, you may need to pair it (unless the mouse came with your Mac). Turn on the mouse And the Make sure it’s within range of your Mac.
If it has a Lightning cable, connect one end to your mouse and the other to your Mac. It should pair automatically.
4. If it does not, Click the Apple icon in the upper-right corner of your Mac’s screen (use a wired mouse or trackpad) and Select System Preferences.
5. Click Bluetooth From the set of icons that appear and Choose Turn on Bluetooth. When the mouse is listed, Click Connect or pair. As before, the mouse will turn on, allowing the use of right-click!
Tap the trackpad with two fingers
If you are using a trackpad instead of a mouse, there are two ways to click using only the trackpad.
1. The default gesture is Tap the touchpad with two fingers To right click.
2. You can also Click a corner of the trackpad, but this needs preparation. first of all, Click the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your Mac’s screen And the Select System Preferences.
3. Choose Trackpad from the list of icons.
4. Currently Select the Point and Click tab And the Select two-finger tap. Could you Change this to Click in the bottom right corner or Click in the bottom left corner. This is where the right-click functionality will now be placed.
Press the control button while clicking
Whether you use a mouse or a trackpad, you can too Right-click by pressing the Control button.
Simply Left click or tap on the trackpad while holding the Control button (Ctrl) on your keyboard. This will show you the options associated with the right-click.
And there you have it. Now you know how to right-click on a Mac. If you can’t get your Mac to recognize or pair with your Bluetooth devices, learn How to troubleshoot and reset Bluetooth on a Mac. You can also discover files How to enable hidden trackpad on iPhone or iPad.
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