Wait, How Do I “Right Click” in Chrome Remote Desktop for iOS?
Okay, real talk: this tripped me up for WAY too long, so let’s save you the trouble.
How To Actually Right Click
If you’re poking around Chrome Remote Desktop on your iPhone or iPad, don’t overthink it. No, it’s not a long press. Forget holding your breath while holding your finger on the screen.
Just tap with two fingers at the same time.
Like, literally, a quick double boop with two fingers—nothing fancy.
Suddenly, like an ancient ritual, the magic context menu appears. Wild.
Stuff That’ll Mess You Up (You’ve Been Warned)
- Check which mode you’re in: There’s a switch for “trackpad” or “touch” in the app. Don’t ignore it.
- If you’re in trackpad mode:
- Slide with one finger: mouse moves.
- Quick tap with two fingers: right click, done deal.
- Touch mode is… odd: Sometimes it “kind of” works, sometimes it ghosts you. YMMV.
For the People Who Want the Cheat Sheet
- On Android: Two-finger HOLD gets you that right-click.
- On iOS: Two-finger TAP (quickly!) is what you want.
TL;DR
The app interface doesn’t spell this out. It really should. You’re not alone if you spent a while poking and holding and getting nowhere.
More official tips and FAQs if Google ever updates their docs, but for now, trust:
Two-finger tap = right click on iOS. That’s the move.