There was a time when having a mouse was considered an oddity. It was an expensive peripheral that only a few professional users could justify. Today, you can buy a basic mouse for five bucks, and virtually every computer operating system is built around this ubiquitous pointing device.

So if something happened to your mouse today, how would you right-click? And how would you left-click? It’s a scary thought, right? But by the end of this article, you’ll know exactly how to take control of your mouse in an emergency and right-click with your keyboard like a pro.

Also check out our YouTube channel where we have made a short video explaining the different methods mentioned in this article.

There are two main reasons to operate a graphical user interface with the keyboard and without a mouse. The first is a matter of accessibility. There are many people who do not have the mobility or limbs to easily operate a mouse, while they can still operate a keyboard.