By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Mouse batteries died in the middle of the Lions Club newsletter? Select the file and press Shift + F10. The right-click menu pops up right there.
The Shortcut
- Shift + F10: right-click menu
- Arrow keys to move, Enter to choose
- Works in almost every Windows app
- The Menu key (≣) does the same
Bonus Tip: Alt + Enter
Select a file in File Explorer and press Alt + Enter to open its Properties: size, type and dates. On a Mac, it’s ⌘ + I.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one.
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