Right-Click Menus
The hidden menu that appears when you right-click, and the handy options inside it.
▶Right-click to see more actions
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Point at an empty spot or a file
A menu that appears when you right-click
When you right-click on something — a file, a folder, or even the desktop — a small list pops up. This is the right-click menu. It shows you useful actions for the exact thing you clicked on. It is like asking, 'What can I do with this?'
The menu changes depending on what you right-click. Right-clicking a photo shows photo options. Right-clicking the desktop shows desktop options.
Common useful options
- Copy — makes a copy of the file so you can paste it somewhere else.
- Rename — lets you type a new name for the file or folder.
- Delete — sends the file to the Recycle Bin (you can get it back if needed).
- Properties — shows details like the file size and the date it was made.
▶How to use a right-click menu
1. Point at the item
Move the arrow over the file or folder you want to work with.
2. Right-click it
Tap with two fingers, or press the bottom-right of the touchpad.
3. Choose an option
Left-click the option you want from the list, like Rename or Copy.
To close the menu without choosing anything, just left-click on an empty space or press Esc.