For right clicking, there are two ways when using the trackpad
- Control-click, i.e. tapping the trackpad while pressing Control key
- two-finger-tapping
Can they be used exchangeably?
If not, when to use which?
MacOS – Are Ctrl-Click and Two-Finger-Tapping Used Interchangeably for Right Clicking
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Best Answer
Yes, they can be used interchangeably. The two-finger tap is a shortcut employed by OS X for more convenience / accessibility, however, it has exactly the same function as the control-click.