Automatically click objects on your Chromebook October 6, 2024

Automatically click objects on your Chromebook

BY Usman February 25, 2022

When the pointer stops moving for a specified amount of time, you can set it to automatically take action. Users with motor limitations may benefit from this functionality.

Turn on automatic clicks

Select the time in the lower right corner. Alternatively, hit Alt + Shift + s on your keyboard.
Select Advanced, then Settings.
Select Manage accessibility features from the “Accessibility” menu.
Turn on Automatically click when the mouse cursor stops under “Mouse and touchpad.”
Customize the settings for automatic clicks:
Delay before clicking: You can specify how long your Chromebook should hesitate before clicking automatically.
Keep your ring in one spot until your cursor moves outside of it to stabilise the click location.
Revert to left click after action: After other activities, such as right click or double click, automatically return to left click.

Use different types of clicks

You can modify the actions your clicks take when you enable automated clicks.

1- Choose an action from the options at the bottom right:

Left-click

Right-click

Double-click

Drag and drop

Scroll

Menu position can be toggled.

2- Point to the location where you wish to carry out the action.

Select No action (pause) to halt automatic clicks.

Scroll as you hover

Select Scroll from the menu of automated clicks. A new menu with scrolling choices will display.