To right-click on a MacBook, the most common and easy way is to tap the trackpad with two fingers simultaneously. This two-finger tap works as a right-click or secondary click, bringing up the contextual menu. Another way is to press and hold the Control key on the keyboard while clicking with one finger on the trackpad. Additionally, you can configure a corner of the trackpad for right-clicking in the system settings.
Ways to right-click on a MacBook:
- Two-finger tap on the trackpad: Tap with two fingers on the trackpad to perform a right-click gesture.
- Control-click: Press and hold the Control key on the keyboard and click with one finger on the trackpad.
- Click a designated corner of the trackpad: You can set this up in System Settings > Trackpad > Secondary click, then choose bottom left or bottom right corner.
- Using a mouse: If you have a mouse, the right-click button works as expected. For Apple Magic Mouse, enable secondary click in settings.
How to enable or customize right-click:
- Open Apple menu > System Settings.
- Go to Trackpad.
- Find the "Secondary click" option and choose your preferred method (two-finger tap or corner click).
These methods are the primary ways to right-click on a MacBook without needing a physical right mouse button.
