Mouse keys is an accessibility feature in Windows 11 that allows you to use the number pad on your keyboard to control your mouse pointer. This feature is useful for users who have trouble utilizing an external mouse or trackpad. When using mouse keys, you'll retain all the features that you can normally perform with a mouse, like left and right-click, double-click, and drag and drop.
To Enable Mouse Keys and Control Your Mouse with Your Keyboard:
- Open the Settings ⚙️ Application, you can do so by holding down the Windows ⊞ key and the letter I on your keyboard
- On the left side of the Settings window, select Accessibility
- On the right side, scroll down, and under the Interaction section, select Mouse
- Select the switch to enable Mouse Keys
- Once enabled, you'll be able to customize how you interact with Mouse Keys
When Mouse Keys is enabled:
The number five (5) is used to select or left-click an item
To right-click, hold down the minus key and then select using the number five (5)
The remaining numbers surrounding the number five (1-3, 4, 6, 7-9) are used to move the mouse around the screen
To drag an item navigate the pointer over the item, then press zero (0)
To drop the item navigate the pointer to where you want to item to be and press the decimal point (.)
