I still get amazed at how many computer users don't understand the RIGHT click or are afraid to use it. The RIGHT click button has one primary function: instantly pop up a relevant menu of options. Don't read any more into its function than that. After you RIGHT click on a file, picture, the desktop, an email or Internet page, in a word processing document or anywhere, you switch directly back to the left mouse button.
When we instruct a caller on the show or if I'm teaching a customer how to RIGHT click, the very next question we always get is, "do I RIGHT click again?" Keep in mind that the RIGHT click has the one basic function of invoking a relevant menu for the task you are currently working with and you interact with that menu and all subsequent steps with your normal left click.
RIGHT click on everything for the next few days, and I'm sure you too will quickly realize its importance in speeding up the work you do with a computer.
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In the past I would agree with you as it being a time saver. However, in the past couple of weeks, it has not been so. To right click on my files in word, takes forever. Is there a simple answer to this?
Thanx!
Anne
Unless a picture is sent to me as an attachment,I cannot save it or forward. I cannot right click, copy and save. It’s like my right click button does not work and nothing happens. This only happens when I check my mail in MSN. It works fine otherwise (the right click)
can anyone help?
Thanks!
Darlene