[S. Hoehn]

Is there a keyboard shotcut equivelent for clicking the right mouse button?

[JoAnn Paules]

No because the right-click functions change depending on what you are
right-clicking on.

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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"


"S. Hoehn" S. wrote in message
...
Is there a keyboard shotcut equivelent for clicking the right mouse
button?

[Beth Melton]

Depending on your keyboard you should have a button for right-clicking.
These days I think most do in order to support those with accessibility
needs. Look for it between the Alt and Ctrl key. Usually it has a mouse
pointer on it.

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"S. Hoehn" S. wrote in message
...
Is there a keyboard shotcut equivelent for clicking the right mouse
button?

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

On my keyboard, between the right Alt and Ctrl key there are a Windows key
and, to the right of that, a key that I think is referred to as the
"application key." It has an icon that looks like a shortcut menu with a
mouse pointer. That one is the equivalent of the right mouse button in Word
and some other apps.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

"S. Hoehn" S. wrote in message
...
Is there a keyboard shotcut equivelent for clicking the right mouse
button?

[Tony Jollans]

Also, in Word, you can use Shift+F10.

--
Enjoy,
Tony

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message
...
On my keyboard, between the right Alt and Ctrl key there are a Windows key
and, to the right of that, a key that I think is referred to as the
"application key." It has an icon that looks like a shortcut menu with a
mouse pointer. That one is the equivalent of the right mouse button in
Word and some other apps.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

"S. Hoehn" S. wrote in message
...
Is there a keyboard shotcut equivelent for clicking the right mouse
button?

[JoAnn Paules]

Well, heck. I never think of that durned key. I'm think "Alt+something "
when I think of hotkeys.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"


"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message
...
On my keyboard, between the right Alt and Ctrl key there are a Windows key
and, to the right of that, a key that I think is referred to as the
"application key." It has an icon that looks like a shortcut menu with a
mouse pointer. That one is the equivalent of the right mouse button in
Word and some other apps.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

"S. Hoehn" S. wrote in message
...
Is there a keyboard shotcut equivelent for clicking the right mouse
button?

[gordo]

I believe that this is not really a shortcut. You need to select an item,
the press the "Application" key (between the right hand Alt and Ctrl keys)
to bring up the menu. When using the right mouse button, you need not select
the item first, just right click.

Regards.

Gordo


"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message
...
On my keyboard, between the right Alt and Ctrl key there are a Windows key
and, to the right of that, a key that I think is referred to as the
"application key." It has an icon that looks like a shortcut menu with a
mouse pointer. That one is the equivalent of the right mouse button in
Word and some other apps.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

[JoAnn Paules]

The part I don't get is that if you're right-handed, you'll probably have to
take your hand off of the mouse to hit the key. If you're not using a mouse,
that's a different story. But getting around without a mouse is no fun.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"


"gordo" wrote in message
...
I believe that this is not really a shortcut. You need to select an item,
the press the "Application" key (between the right hand Alt and Ctrl
keys) to bring up the menu. When using the right mouse button, you need
not select the item first, just right click.

Regards.

Gordo


"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message
...
On my keyboard, between the right Alt and Ctrl key there are a Windows
key and, to the right of that, a key that I think is referred to as the
"application key." It has an icon that looks like a shortcut menu with a
mouse pointer. That one is the equivalent of the right mouse button in
Word and some other apps.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

[Tony Jollans]

You are correct that right clicking performs both functions of selecting and
popping up the menu, whereas you must do them separately when using the
keyboard. Whether or not it qualifies as a 'shortcut' for anything seems a
somewhat academic point.

--
Enjoy,
Tony

"gordo" wrote in message
...
I believe that this is not really a shortcut. You need to select an item,
the press the "Application" key (between the right hand Alt and Ctrl
keys) to bring up the menu. When using the right mouse button, you need
not select the item first, just right click.

Regards.

Gordo


"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message
...
On my keyboard, between the right Alt and Ctrl key there are a Windows
key and, to the right of that, a key that I think is referred to as the
"application key." It has an icon that looks like a shortcut menu with a
mouse pointer. That one is the equivalent of the right mouse button in
Word and some other apps.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

[Tony Jollans]

If you are recording a macro in Word, there is a lot you can't do with the
mouse. It might not be fun but the ability to right click off the keyboard
is very useful.

--
Enjoy,
Tony

"JoAnn Paules" wrote in message
...
The part I don't get is that if you're right-handed, you'll probably have
to take your hand off of the mouse to hit the key. If you're not using a
mouse, that's a different story. But getting around without a mouse is no
fun.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"


"gordo" wrote in message
...
I believe that this is not really a shortcut. You need to select an item,
the press the "Application" key (between the right hand Alt and Ctrl
keys) to bring up the menu. When using the right mouse button, you need
not select the item first, just right click.

Regards.

Gordo


"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message
...
On my keyboard, between the right Alt and Ctrl key there are a Windows
key and, to the right of that, a key that I think is referred to as the
"application key." It has an icon that looks like a shortcut menu with a
mouse pointer. That one is the equivalent of the right mouse button in
Word and some other apps.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

[JoAnn Paules]

That makes sense. It's just real tough for me to give up the mouse. :-)

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"


"Tony Jollans" My forename at my surname dot com wrote in message
...
If you are recording a macro in Word, there is a lot you can't do with the
mouse. It might not be fun but the ability to right click off the keyboard
is very useful.

--
Enjoy,
Tony

"JoAnn Paules" wrote in message
...
The part I don't get is that if you're right-handed, you'll probably have
to take your hand off of the mouse to hit the key. If you're not using a
mouse, that's a different story. But getting around without a mouse is no
fun.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"


"gordo" wrote in message
...
I believe that this is not really a shortcut. You need to select an
item, the press the "Application" key (between the right hand Alt and
Ctrl keys) to bring up the menu. When using the right mouse button, you
need not select the item first, just right click.

Regards.

Gordo


"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message
...
On my keyboard, between the right Alt and Ctrl key there are a Windows
key and, to the right of that, a key that I think is referred to as the
"application key." It has an icon that looks like a shortcut menu with
a mouse pointer. That one is the equivalent of the right mouse button
in Word and some other apps.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA