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WINDOWS 10 & 11
Trigger commands in Command Palette with single click
In Issue 709 (page 60) we explained how to use the fantastic new PowerToys tool Command Palette. By typing commands into it you can search the web and files, switch windows, launch apps, open Settings and more.
By default, you need to click your mouse or trackpad twice to trigger a command, but you can change this to one click if you prefer. Open PowerToys, then click System Tools on the left followed by Command Palette. Make sure Enable Command Palette is switched on, then press Windows key+Alt+Space to open Command Palette. Now click Settings at the bottom left ( 1 in our screenshot below) then turn on ‘Singleclick activation’ 2 . The change applies straight away – you don’t need to click OK or restart your computer.