How to use the numeric keypad as a mouse in Windows 10/11
If you are using Windows 10 or Windows 11, you can control the mouse pointer without touching the mouse. Windows 10 and 11 have a feature that allows you to use your numeric keypad as a mouse.
Available in Windows 10 and Windows 11, the Mouse Keys feature allows you to use your numeric keypad as a mouse. This feature is convenient in situations where you do not have a mouse connected to your computer.
Steps to use the numeric keypad as a mouse in Windows 10/11
So, if you are interested in using your numeric keypad as a mouse on Windows 11, you are reading the right guide.
Below, we have shared a step-by-step guide on using your numeric keypad as a mouse on Windows 10/11. Let's check.
1. First of all, click the Start Windows 10 button and select Settings .
2. On the Settings page, click on the Ease of Access option.
3. Now, in the left pane, click the mouse option under Interact.
4. In the left pane, enable the option Control mouse using keyboard.
5. Now, you need to set the speed keys mouse and mouse keys acceleration. Adjust the speed to your liking.
6. Now, you can move the cursor by pressing the keys 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 or 9 on the numeric keypad.
To activate mouse keys on Windows 11, you need to open Settings> Accessibility> Mouse keys . After that, the rest of the process remains the same.
How to click with mouse keys?
Well, you can use the important groups shared below to click while using mouse keys.
The '5' key - this one performs active clicking (left click)
And' /' key - this also causes the left click.
And the '-' key - this one performs on the right click.
And "0" key - this one locks left click (to drag items)
" ." key - Finishes this action specified by key 0.
That's all! It's done. This is how you can activate the mouse keys feature on Windows 10/11.