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Rule "missing hyphen in 'right/left click'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: missing hyphen in 'right/left click'
Message: The verb <suggestion>\1-\2</suggestion> is spelled with a hyphen.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/hyphen/#hyphenating-verbs-modifies-their-meaning
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I forgot to right click the button.
    Correction suggestion: right-click
ID: CLICK_HYPHEN [8]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-03 22:33:10 +0100)