How to Right-Click on the Chromebook Touchpad
Most Chromebooks have a rectangular touchpad with no extra buttons. Tapping or pressing anywhere on the touchpad with one finger results in a left-click. To perform a right-click, hover the cursor over the item that you wish to select and tap the touchpad using two fingers.
How to Right-Click With the Chromebook Keyboard
You can right-click using the touchpad in combination with the keyboard. Hover the cursor over the item you want to right-click, press and hold the Alt key, and tap the touchpad with one finger.
Why Use Right-Click on Chromebook
Right-clicking serves many purposes that vary depending on the application. Often, right-clicking an object displays a context menu that presents options that aren’t offered in other areas of the program. For example, right-clicking in a web browser displays options to print the current page or view its source code, among others. To paste an item from the clipboard, right-click the destination and select Paste or use the Ctrl+V keyboard shortcut.
How to Disable Tap-to-Click Functionality
If you prefer an external mouse, you may want to disable tap-to-click functionality to avoid accidental clicking while typing. To turn off tap-to-click:
