rightclick

Right-click refers to pressing the right mouse button on traditional pointing devices, or its emulation on touchpads and touchscreens. The action typically opens a context menu—a list of actions that pertain to the item under the cursor. The exact options vary by application and platform but commonly include actions such as Open, Edit, Copy, Paste, Rename, Delete, and Properties.

On two-button mice, the right button is a distinct control or a configurable portion of the primary button. On trackpads, right-click can be performed by tapping with two fingers or by clicking in a designated corner. On macOS, if there is no dedicated right button, the function can be performed by control-click or by using a separate secondary button on compatible mice. Touch devices provide equivalent access through long-press or platform-specific gestures.

In software and web contexts, right-click often opens the system or application context menu. Some applications override this behavior to present custom menus or to suppress the default menu, particularly in specialized interfaces. Web pages may intercept right-click events to provide custom options, or intentionally disable the default menu, though such practices are sometimes controversial due to usability concerns.

Accessibility considerations include keyboard alternatives to open the context menu, such as the context menu key or Shift+F10, along with navigating the menu with arrow keys. In design, right-click is used to provide quick access to item-specific actions while keeping the primary interface uncluttered. Its availability and behavior can vary across devices, applications, and operating systems.