Windows 98

The single-click option

If you're tired of double-clicking on files, Windows 98 allows you to set your machine to respond to single clicks.

To set your computer to open files with a single click:

• Right-click an empty part of the desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, choose Active Desktop Customize my Desktop.
• When the Display Properties dialog box appears, click Folder Options.
• When the dialog box appears asking Would you like to save and close the Display Properties and view the Folder Options instead?, click Yes.
• When the Folder Options dialog box appears, click inside the small circle next to Web Style. Click OK.
• You can now single-click icons, folders, and applications to open them.

Keep in mind that if you're accustomed to double-clicking, it may take you a while to get used to single-clicking.

If you decide you don't want to single-click on documents or programs to open them, you can return to double-clicking.

To undo the single-click option:

• Right-click an empty part of the desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, choose Active Desktop Customize my Desktop.
• When the Display Properties dialog box appears, click Folder Options.
• When the dialog box appears asking Would you like to save and close the Display Properties and view the Folder Options instead?, click Yes.
• When the Folder Options dialog box appears, click inside the small circle next to Classic Style.
• Click OK.