Double Click¶
The double-click feature simulates two rapid left clicks in succession. Double clicks are commonly used to open files, select words in text, and activate items in file explorers and other applications.
Setting Up Double Click¶
- Select Double Click from the action list.
- Choose the click location:
- Current position -- Double-clicks at the current cursor location
- Fixed position -- Double-clicks at specific X,Y coordinates
- Pick position -- Click a screen location to capture its coordinates
- Set the interval between double-click actions (how often the double click repeats).
- Set the click speed -- The time between the two clicks in the double-click pair. Most applications expect this to be under 500ms.
- Click Start to begin.
Configuration Options¶
| Setting | Range | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interval | 1s - 60min | 5s | Time between each double-click action |
| Click speed | 50ms - 500ms | 100ms | Gap between the two clicks in the pair |
| Repeat count | 1 - Unlimited | Unlimited | How many times to double-click |
| Position | Current/Fixed | Current | Where on screen to click |
Common Use Cases¶
Opening Files Automatically¶
Set a fixed position on a file icon and configure a double click to open it at a scheduled time or as part of a larger automation sequence.
Word Selection¶
In text editors and word processors, double-clicking selects a single word. Use this feature to automate text selection workflows.
Testing¶
Double-click automation is useful for software testing scenarios where you need to verify double-click behavior repeatedly.
Accuracy
When using fixed-position double clicks, make sure the target is large enough to accommodate any minor cursor drift. Buttons and icons are better targets than small links or text.
Combining with Other Actions¶
Double click works well in combination with other actions:
- Move mouse to a file icon position
- Double click to open the file
- Wait for the application to load
- Keyboard action to perform an operation
See Customizing Actions for more on building action sequences.
Double-Click Speed
If the double click is not being recognized by the target application, try adjusting the click speed. Some applications require a faster or slower gap between the two clicks.