Likely fix
Fix: Mouse click not working
Mouse clicks fail because of low battery, dirt under the button, software focus issues, swapped buttons, driver problems, or a worn-out mouse switch.
Quick answer
Test left and right click in different apps, check mouse button settings, restart the computer, and test another mouse.
Important warning
A failing mouse switch can cause missed clicks or clicks that only work when pressed hard.
Try this
- 1 Try clicking in another app or on the desktop.
- 2 Restart the computer.
- 3 If wireless, replace or charge the battery.
- 4 Check mouse settings to make sure buttons are not swapped.
- 5 Clean around the mouse buttons gently.
- 6 Try the mouse on another device.
- 7 Try another mouse on the same computer.
- 8 If one button fails everywhere, the mouse switch may be worn out.
Common causes
Low battery.
Button is dirty or physically stuck.
Primary and secondary buttons are swapped.
App or window is frozen.
Mouse switch is worn out.
Driver or settings problem.
What to check next
- Check whether both buttons fail or only one.
- Check whether clicking works in another app.
- Check mouse button settings.
- Check whether another mouse works.
- Check whether the mouse fails on another computer.