Back in the days when computers didn’t have graphical user interfaces and all data was entered using keyboard commands, there was no need for a mouse. But a lot has changed since then. Today, it’s hard to imagine using a computer without a mouse, since a large part of the Windows operating system is built around this ubiquitous pointing device that fits easily in the palm of our hands.

Yet sometimes accidents and injuries force us to take the road less traveled and enter mouse commands via the keyboard itself. Other times, it’s a faulty mouse that forces our hand. But such a decision isn’t always the result of a mechanical handicap; it can also be a matter of ease of access. In fact, using keyboard shortcuts can significantly increase your speed and efficiency – just ask a pro!

There are a few keyboard keys that can perform the left click on a highlighted item: Enter and Spacebar are the two keys that come to mind. But how can you perform the right click using the keyboard? Read on below.

Here are a few ways to right-click with the keyboard, using modifier keys, scripts, and other shortcuts.