Windows 10: double clicking on a file in file explorer

when I double click on a file in file explorer the file comes up and so does a blank file in Word. How can I stop the empty file from coming up?

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Single click or Double click - more productive ?

I use default settings. Double-click is used in Windows Explorer to open folders and files but I open files and folders with hitting Enter button. It's my old habit from MS-DOS and Norton Commander days which I ain't gonna change.


IIRC doors in Doom I and II are opening via double-click lol

 

File Explorer, Right click not responsive

Regarding your concern with File Explorer, we suggest that you follow these steps to resolve your query.

• Open File Explorer and click the View tab.
• Click Options, and select Change folders and search options. The
  Folder Options window should pop up.
• Click View tab and check mark “Always show icons, never thumbnails.”
  
  
• Click Apply and click Yes, when it asks, “Do you want all folders of this type to match this folder’s view settings?”
• Click OK to close the Folder Options window and you may now use your File Explorer.
  

Let us know if the steps provided worked for you.

 

Mouse (USB) double clicks on single click

We apologize for the confusion. This issue might be related to the File Explorer settings. To correct this, follow these steps:

• Type file explorer options on the search bar and press Enter.
• On the Click items as follows, make sure that you opted for
  Double-click to open an item(single-click to select).
• Select Apply and click OK.

Please check if the issue persists, we will be glad to assist you.