right-click

American  

[rahyt-klik] / ˈraɪtˈklɪk /

verb (used without object)

1. to depress the right-hand mouse button, as to display a menu.

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verb (used with object)

1. to click on (a screen object) by depressing the right-hand mouse button.

   to right-click a file to view its properties.

Etymology

Origin of right-click

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

If you trust the sender, you can right-click on the blocked item and select “Download Pictures.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2022

On a computer, you can right-click on the link with your mouse to copy it, then paste it into a text app to check the web address.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2022

To get rid of Split View entirely: Move your cursor to the top of one of your open apps and right-click the green button.

From The Verge • Sep. 12, 2022

Just right-click on the left menu of your inbox and select “create new folder.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 21, 2022

Yes, Bored Ape Yacht Club avis are basically just .jpgs stored on a digital ledger, easy for anyone on the web to right-click and save.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2022