The built-in ChromeOS auto-clicker automatically performs specific actions when your cursor stops. The tool allows you to left/right click, double-click, and select text without pressing your Chromebook’s touchpad or clicking mouse buttons.

It’s an accessibility-focused feature designed to help Chromebook users with motor impairments. This tutorial covers everything about enabling, using, and customizing the built-in auto-clicker on your Chromebook.

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How to Enable Auto-Clicker on Chromebooks

  1. Open Settings , open the Accessibility tab (on the sidebar) and select Cursor and touchpad (or Mouse and touchpad ).
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  1. Turn on the Automatic clicks option.
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Your Chromebook will select items or perform a left click when the mouse pointer stops moving. Point your cursor to the item you want to click/select and wait for a second.

Enable Auto-Clicker through Google Chrome

You can also enable the automatic clicker through your Chromebook’s browser.

  1. Open the Google Chrome browser, type or paste chrome://settings/accessibility/ in the address bar, and press Enter .
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  1. Select Manage accessibility features . That’ll open the “Accessibility” page in your Chromebook’s settings app.
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  1. Select Cursor and touchpad .
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  1. Toggle on Automatic clicks .
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Change the Auto-Clicker Delay

By default, the ChromeOS auto-clicker acts after a one-second delay. You can extend or reduce the delay to your preference on the “Cursor and touchpad” settings page.

Turn on Automatic clicks , expand the “ Delay before click ” drop-down menu, and choose how long your Chromebook pauses before performing an auto-click action.

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The Floating Auto-Clicker Menu

A floating auto-clicker menu appears in the bottom-left corner of your Chromebook’s screen when you turn on “Automatic clicks.”

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The menu packs the following types of clicks and actions:

  1. Left-click: This is the icon on the floating menu’s left wing. Select the icon to perform a left click when you point to an item.
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  1. Right-click: Selecting this configures the auto-clicker to open the right-click context menu when your Chromebook’s cursor stops moving.
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  1. Double-click: This instructs the auto-clicker to double-click an item.
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  1. Click and drag: This action allows you to select text using the auto-clicker. Choose the Click and drag icon and place your cursor at the beginning of the text you want to select. Wait for the auto-click delay and move your cursor to the end of the text.
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  1. Scroll: This allows you to navigate and scroll through web pages, documents, and any app using the auto-clicker. Select the Scroll icon to reveal the navigation bar.
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Place your cursor on the page or app you want to navigate and wait for the auto-click delay. Afterward, hover your cursor on the left/right/up/down arrow keys or scroll options to navigate the page. Finally, press the X icon in the middle to close the navigation bar—the auto-clicker reverts to the left-click option.

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  1. Pause or No action: Select this icon to suspend the auto-clicker from performing any action when the cursor stops moving. This option allows you to temporarily disable the auto-clicker without turning it off in the system menu.
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  1. Toggle menu position: This action changes the location of the floating auto-clicker menu. Select the icon to move the floating move around the corners of your Chromebook’s display.
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Customize Auto-Click Settings

In addition to increasing or decreasing the auto-click delay, there are other ways to configure your Chromebook’s auto-clicker.

Enable Automatic clicks in your Chromebook’s settings ( Settings > Accessibility > Cursor and touchpad ) and explore these automatic click features:

  1. Ignore Minor Cursor Movement: Enabling this setting prevents the auto-clicker from performing any action when you make minor or accidental mouse/cursor movements.
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  1. Cursor Area Size: This setting allows you to change the cursor ring or area size. Open the drop-down menu and choose a preferred cursor area size— Extra small , Small , Default , Large , or Extra large .
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  1. Revert to left-click after action: Toggle this on to have the auto-clicker revert to the left-click option after every action.
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Disable Your Chromebook’s Auto-Clicker

Want to turn off the auto-click tool? Head to Settings > Accessibility > Cursor and touchpad and toggle off Automatic clicks .

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