Context menu, also known as the right-click menu, is a list of options that appears when you right-click on an object in a graphical user interface, such as a file, folder, or desktop. The context menu displays different options based on the type of object you are clicking on and its location, and it provides a quick way to access commonly used actions without navigating through menus or keyboard shortcuts. The options available in the context menu may include copy, paste, delete, rename, open, properties, and more, depending on the operating system and the application in use. The context menu can be customized to add or remove options according to your preferences, and it is an essential part of the user interface in modern operating systems.
With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft introduced a sleek and modern right-click context menu, aiming to enhance user experience and streamline interactions. However, for those accustomed to the classic context menu found in earlier Windows versions, this change may feel unfamiliar or lacking in functionality. Fortunately, Windows 11 offers the flexibility to revert to … Read more
Windows 11 has introduced several new features and improvements to enhance user experience. However, as with any operating system, there might be some quirks or redundant features that bother users. One such issue is the presence of duplicate ‘Share‘ options in the context menu of Windows 11’s File Explorer. This can be annoying and clutter … Read more
Windows 11 introduced several changes to the user interface, including a split right-click menu, which can be somewhat confusing for users accustomed to earlier versions of the operating system. However, there’s no need to be frustrated with the default options; you can take control of your Windows 11 experience with Nilesoft Shell. This open-source and … Read more
By default, when you delete a file or folder in Windows 11 or 10, it accumulates in the Recycle Bin until you empty it if you want them permanently deleted. You can, however, bypass the Recycle Bin while deleting a file or folder by selecting the file and pressing Shift + Delete. Doing so will … Read more
Does right-click not work or respond on Windows Desktop or Windows/File Explorer? If you click on the desktop or in File Explorer and there’s no response, and you don’t see the context menu open, you have come to the right place. The purpose of this tutorial is to show you four methods for fixing Windows … Read more
How to right-click without a mouse on a computer or laptop? Those who prefer to use a keyboard shortcut to bring up right-click context menu can hold down the SHIFT key and then press F10. But using the SHIFT + F10 keyboard shortcut is not much fast when you need to access the right-click menu … Read more
The “Open With” right-click context menu is a handy feature for opening files with multiple programs. If your “Open With” right-click menu is getting a little cluttered, you can get rid of these entries using a Registry hack or a third-party freeware tool, “OpenWithView.” Whenever you open a file with a specific program, that program … Read more