also: コンテクストメニュー
noun
context menu
Computing term for a menu that appears upon user interaction (e.g., right-click) and offers options relevant to the current context.
ファイルを右クリックするとコンテキストメニューが表示されます。
Right-clicking the file displays a context menu.
Variant with クスト instead of キスト; less common but still used.
Spelling with interpunct; sometimes used for clarity.
Rare variant combining クスト and interpunct.
A general menu, not necessarily context-sensitive. コンテキストメニュー specifically refers to a menu that adapts to the selected item or area.
Loanword from English 'context menu'.