How to use a mouse via your keyboard on Windows 11
Yes, it’s possible to control the mouse with your keyboard, and here’s how on Windows 11.
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OnWindows 11, you can use the keyboard keypad to move the mouse pointer and perform tasks, such as drag and drop, click, and double-click, and in this guide, I’ll show you the process.
Although the mouse is easy to use, there are scenarios when using the keyboard to control the pointer on the screen can come in handy. For example, the mouse (or touchpad) suddenly stops working, and you don’t have access to another hardware replacement, or it’s not possible for you to use a mouse, to name a few.
If you’re in a situation where the mouse isn’t an option, you can turn on the “Mouse keys” feature on Windows 10 that enables you to control the pointer on the screen using the numeric keypad.
In thishow-to guide, I’ll outline the steps to start configuring and using the mouse with the keyboard on Windows 11.
How to enable mouse control with keyboard from Settings
To turn on the option to control the mouse pointer with the keyboard, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, you can use the numeric keypad on the keyboard to move the mouse.
How to enable mouse control with keyboard from Control Panel
To enable mouse pointer control through the Control Panel, use these steps:
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After you complete the steps, you can use the keyboard number pad to move the pointer around the screen.
How to get started using mouse with keyboard on Windows 11
When enabling this feature, in addition to moving the mouse pointer around the screen, you can also drag, click, and select items.
Control mouse pointer
To move the mouse pointer on the Windows 11 desktop, use these keys from the keypad:
Drag and drop
To drag and drop files and folders on Windows 11, you have to select, drag, and use themove option from the context menu:
Click items
To perform a click action, use these steps:
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
