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How to Right Click and Access Context Menus in Splashtop Remote App

The Splashtop remote app allows you to access and control your computer remotely from another device. However, performing right clicks and accessing context menus can be tricky without a physical mouse. Here are some tips for right clicking and accessing context menus in Splashtop:

Using Two-Finger Tap for Right Click

If you are using Splashtop on a touchscreen device like a smartphone or tablet, you can substitute a right click with a two-finger tap. Simply tap the screen with two fingers at once to perform a right click action. This will bring up the context menu for whatever element you tap on.

Enabling the Onscreen Mouse Pointer

Splashtop has an onscreen mouse pointer option that makes right clicking easier. To enable this:

  • Open the Splashtop app settings
  • Go to the Mouse tab
  • Toggle on “Show onscreen mouse pointer”

This will display a mouse cursor that you can move by tapping and dragging on the screen. To perform a right click, tap and hold the mouse pointer for about a second. This will bring up the context menu.

Using an External Mouse

If you are accessing Splashtop from a computer or laptop, you can connect an external mouse. This allows you to easily perform right clicks using the secondary mouse button.

Some tips for connecting a mouse:

  • USB mice can be connected directly to laptops, tablets, etc.
  • Bluetooth mice can be paired for a wireless connection
  • On iOS/iPadOS, you may need to use a adapter like the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter

Once connected, use the mouse as you normally would for right clicking.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Splashtop has built-in keyboard shortcuts for right clicking without a mouse:

Windows/Linux:

  • Ctrl + Click – Right click
  • Ctrl + Shift + Click – Opens context menu

Mac:

  • Command + Click – Right click
  • Command + Shift + Click – Opens context menu

Mobile:

  • Volume Down + Tap – Right click

You can use these shortcuts if you are accessing Splashtop from a computer or mobile device with a keyboard. Simply hold the keyboard shortcut keys and click the element you want to right click on.

Customizing Touch Gestures

If none of the above options work well, you can customize Splashtop’s touch gestures to assign a right click action.

To do this:

  • Open the app settings
  • Go to the Touch tab
  • Choose a gesture like Two Finger Tap or Three Finger Tap
  • Set the action to “Right Button Click”

Now you can perform that customized gesture to instantly right click within the Splashtop app.

Why Accessing Context Menus is Important

Being able to right click and access context menus is important for full control and functionality while using the Splashtop remote app. Here are some of the things you can do from context menus:

  • Copy, cut, paste, delete files/text
  • Access file/folder properties
  • Open files with specific apps
  • Access app/software-specific options
  • Perform specialized actions like “Extract Here” or “Set as Desktop Background”

So learning the various methods for opening context menus above will give you greater flexibility and control while accessing your remote computer.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you are still having issues performing right clicks or opening context menus in Splashtop, here are some troubleshooting tips:

  • Update the Splashtop app and remote client to latest versions
  • Restart your remote device and client device
  • Check app permissions and make sure accessibility/input control options are enabled
  • Disable any screen overlay permissions granted to other apps
  • Try a different internet connection in case of lag/latency issues
  • Test right clicking in the native Splashtop test environment

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