{"id":1017,"date":"2014-11-15T05:17:23","date_gmt":"2014-11-15T05:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/?p=1017"},"modified":"2023-08-11T19:09:37","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T13:39:37","slug":"single-click-to-open-an-item","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/single-click-to-open-an-item\/","title":{"rendered":"Enable or Disable “Single-Click to Open an Item” in Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Single-Click to Open an Item<\/strong>” is one of the most useful features in Windows operating system. Most of the Windows<\/a> user like to use single-click feature because it helps them to access anything quicker than the Double-Click.<\/p>\n

But some people think that they have been habituated with the use of Double-Click and so they don’t feel comfortable with Single-Click feature. In case, you have changed your mouse from Double Click to Single Click<\/a> in Windows and now want to Disable single-click to open an item then this guide is perfect for you.<\/p>\n

In today’s guide, we are going to show you – how you can easily enable or disable “single-click to open an item” in Windows. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n

See also:\u00a0<\/strong>How to Lock or Unlock Windows PC using USB Pen Drive<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Enable or Disable “Single-Click to Open an Item”\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

This guide will work for only Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 operating system.<\/p>\n

Step (1):<\/strong> At first, open the “Control Panel<\/strong>” and select \u201cAppearance and Personalization<\/strong>” option.<\/p>\n

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Step (2):<\/strong> On the Appearance and Personalization page, click on the link of \u201cSpecify single- or double-click to open<\/strong>\u201d which is located under the section of Folders Options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"single-click<\/a><\/p>\n

Step (3):<\/strong> Now, a new dialog-box will appear from where you can select whether you want to use “Single-Click to Open an Item<\/strong>” or “Double-Click to Open an Item<\/strong>” feature.<\/p>\n

\"enable<\/a><\/p>\n

Step (4):<\/strong> After the selection, click on Apply<\/strong> button then Ok<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That’s it! Now your preferred selection will be enabled to use. Thus, you can enable or disable “single-click to open an item” in Windows.<\/p>\n

Read also:\u00a0<\/strong>How to Change Mouse from Double Click to Single Click in Windows 7<\/a><\/p>\n

For Windows XP Users:<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you are using Windows XP operating system on your computer then follow below instructions in order to enable or disable “single-click to open an item” feature:<\/p>\n

Step (1):<\/strong> Firstly, click on \u201cStart<\/strong>\u201d button and select the option of \u201cControl Panel<\/strong>“.<\/p>\n

Step (2):<\/strong> On the control panel page, select the option of Open Folders<\/strong> then the dialog-box will appear.<\/p>\n

Step (3):<\/strong> To enable Single click, select the option of “Single-click to open an item<\/strong>“. And to disable Single click feature, select the option of “Disable-click to open an item<\/strong>“.<\/p>\n

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Step (4):<\/strong> When the selection is done, click on apply<\/strong> button and then on Ok<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s it!<\/p>\n

To get more interesting Windows tips and tricks, click here !!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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