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Question from Frank: Rick, I have a computer running Windows 11 and I have a question about it.
I’m 73 years old and have terribly arthritic fingers which makes it extremely difficult for me to “double-click” on things to open them.
I read somewhere that you can change a setting that’ll make Windows open things with a single click, but I can’t find it.
I’ll be much in your debt if you’d be so kind as to tell me how to set it up. Can you tell me how?
Rick’s answer: Frank, Windows 11 does indeed have a setting that will enable you to open the items you click on with a single click.
It’s a very handy feature that’s used by millions of folks worldwide who have physical issues and ailments similar to yours that make it difficult to use a mouse.
Luckily, it’s very easy to enable. Just follow the steps below:
1 – Press the Windows+E key combination to open a “File Explorer” window.
2 – Click the three dots at the far-right side of the top menu bar, then select Options from the drop-down menu.
3 – With the “General” tab selected, select Single-click to open an item (point to select).
4 – Click OK.
And that’s all there is to enabling single-clicks on Windows 11.
I hope this helps, Frank. Good luck!
Update from Frank: Thanks Rick. My crinkly old fingers and I are forever in your debt!
Bonus tip: If you found this info useful you might find this useful as well.