Please help: I've just switched from Windows

Dear Board,
I've just switched from Windows (purchased a Mac Pro for audio work) and I keep trying to right click the mouse for extra features like...(save, save as, open in new window, close) and none of these options seem to be available except as key commands.
Can someone instruct me on how to do this, if it is possible?
Thanks,
B3
Mac Pro 2.66/3 gigs ram Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Hi, B3.
1. If you have a two-button mouse, then Mac OS X should recognize the right-click to display the contextual menu for an object. However, some third-party mice, e.g. Microsoft Intellimouse, etc. may require you download and install the Mac drivers for such.
2. What mouse are you using?
3. If right-click isn't working, you press and hold the Control key, then click with mouse button 1 (left mouse button by default). Then release the Control key.
4. There are fewer contextual menu choices in Mac OS X than in Windows, but I'd also not run out and download all sorts of third-party contextual menu items willy-nilly as these can be problematic.
5. Since you just switched from Windows:• When looking for new applications, I recommend searching MacUpdate or Version Tracker. The user-submitted reviews accompanying the listings can be helpful in sorting the wheat from the chaff.
• My "Learning About Mac OS X" FAQ has a number of resources that you will find helpful including books, online training, switching from Windows to Mac, and more.Good luck!
Dr. Smoke
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