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# Setting Your Mouse or Trackpad to Right-Click and Middle-Click
In Windows, many tasks (e.g., bringing up shortcut menus) are accomplished by right-clicking.
By default, Parallels Desktop is set to mimic a right-click when you press Shift+Control and click the mouse. You can change which key combination triggers a right-click.
You can also set your trackpad to allow right-clicking, and if you have Apple Magic Mouse, you can set the mouse to allow right-clicking.
Most other mice are pre-configured for right-clicking.
### Set the Trackpad for Right-Clicking
1. Choose **Apple menu** > **System Settings** and click **Trackpad**.
2. Select **Secondary Tap**.
Now, you can tap the trackpad with two fingers to imitate a right-click.
### Set an Apple Mighty Mouse for Right-Clicking
1. Choose **Apple menu** > **System Settings** and click **Mouse** or **Keyboard & Mouse**.
2. Choose **Secondary Button** from the menu to the right of the mouse.
Now, you can press the right side of the mouse to right-click.
### Set an Apple Magic Mouse for Right-Clicking
1. Choose **Apple menu** > **System Settings** and click **Mouse** or **Keyboard & Mouse**.
2. Select **Secondary click**.
Now, you can press the right side of the mouse to right-click.
### Set a Keyboard Shortcut for Triggering a Right- and Middle-Click
1. Do one of the following:
* Click the Parallels Desktop icon in the menu bar and choose **Preferences**.
* Right-click the Parallels Desktop icon in the Dock and choose **Preferences**.
2. Click **Shortcuts**.
3. If necessary, click the lock icon and enter an administrator password.
4. Select **Mouse Shortcuts** in the sidebar.
5. Select **Secondary click** (for right-click) or **Middle click**.
6. Click in the corresponding text field and press the key or combination of keys that you want to use with a mouse click to trigger a right-click or middle-click.
You can use any combination of the Control, Option (Alt), Shift, and Command keys.
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