How to Use double-click in a Sentence

double-click

verb
  • To unzip a compressed item on a Mac, just double-click on the zip file.
    — USA TODAY, 26 June 2023
  • Adding and deleting pressure points is simple—click to add a new one or double-click to delete it.
    — PCMAG, 8 Aug. 2024
  • The click is a little dull, and getting a consistent double-click can be tricky.
    — Mark Knapp, PCMAG, 10 June 2024
  • In addition, iPhone users will be able to set a default payment app triggered by double-clicking the side button.
    — Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 14 Aug. 2024
  • As for physical controls, there are two configurable buttons under the screen, each supporting single- and double-click actions.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • Users will also be able to set any eligible app as a default contactless app and use the automatic detection and double-click features.
    — Tyler Hayes, PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024
  • And then to double-click into your question about data centers, about 20 to 50 percent of that total increase is projected to come from that use case alone.
    — Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
  • It's activated by either a two-second push or a double-click on an accompanying wireless fob-style remote, which can be attached to the Hyundai's dashboard speaker.
    — New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2024
  • When the AppleScript is double-clicked, it’s opened in the macOS Script Editor, where the malicious functionality is buried deep within the file.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
  • When a user, expecting to install a trustworthy clipboard manager, encounters the disk image, they’re prompted to press Command-R immediately after double-clicking it.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
  • Additionally, there are other easy ways to launch Copilot on a computer that has the program downloaded, like double-clicking an icon or pressing Windows + C, that make a dedicated button unnecessary.
    — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2024

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