How do I "Right Click" on the Trackpad?

I know this is a "newbie" question but what is the motion on the trackpad for a "right click". Please bear with me, this is my first Mac laptop. Thanks!

Hi,
two options: hold CNTRL while doing a click.
The preferred one is to use a two-finger tap for right-click. You have to enable that feature via System preferences -> Mouse/Trackpad. This is where you also see all the small movies about multi-touch options for the trackpad.
Volker

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Is there a way to enable the trackpad button on my Macbook to right-click? If there is, would someone please post how to do it. Thanks in advance. I appreciate it.
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There are a couple of different ways. If you hold down on the "control" key while you click, you will get the contextual menus. Also, in the Mouse & Keyboard System Preferences, under the "Trackpad" tab, you should be able to enable the two-finger clicking to get the contextual menu (if it's not already enabled). In other words, if you're holding down on the keypad with two fingers while you click, you'll get the right-click menu.
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"Solution:
With the laptop open, turn it on to it's side. Repeatedly click the trackpad with a firm, but not excessive amount of force. Put the laptop on the other side and repeat.
I can't explain why this works. Perhaps some amount of debris or dust has built up under there ? I went from not being able to click-drag without an excessive amount of pressure, back to a normal amount of pressure after doing this."

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