Set Your Mouse or Trackpad to Right-Click and Middle-Click

Many tasks in Windows, such as 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 Preferences 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 Preferences 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 Preferences and click Mouse or Keyboard & Mouse .
2. Select Secondary click .

Now you can press the right side of the mouse to right-click.

Set Which Key Combination Triggers a Right-Click or a 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. 
6. Select Secondary click (for right-click) or Middle click .
7. 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.