How to Enable and Use Mouse Via Keyboard on Windows 11

Highlights:

• The steps outlined in this article will come in handy when your physical mouse is faulty or when you use a remote desktop connection.
• It also comes in handy for people with mobility disabilities.

Enable Mouse Control With Keyboard

Method 1: Use the Settings Application

To turn on the option to control the mouse pointer with the keyboard, use these steps:

1. Press Windows + I simultaneously to open Settings, click Accessibility on the left pane, and click Mouse on the right.
   
2. Then, toggle the Mouse keys switch On.
   
3. You may also tick the Hold the Ctrl key to speed up and the Shift key to slow down checkbox.
4. Finally, use the slider settings to adjust the Mouse key speed and Mouse keys acceleration.
   
5. After completing the steps, the numeric keypad on the keyboard can move the mouse.

Method 2: Use the Control Panel

System settings for many apps are available in the Control Panel in Windows 11. To turn the mouse pointer control using the Control Panel, simply follow the instructions below.

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialogue, input control panel in the text box, and hit Enter.
   
2. Next, click on Ease of Access.
   
3. Select Ease of Access Center.
   
4. Click on the Make the mouse easier to use option.
   
5. Tick the checkbox for Turn on Mouse Keys, then click on Set up mouse keys.
   
6. Click the checkbox for Turn on Mouse Keys, then click click Apply and OK.
   

How to Use Mouse With the Windows 11 Keyboard

Method 1: Drag and Drop 

To drag and drop items on Windows 11, use the following key combination:

• Place the cursor on the item and press the 0 key.
• Then, move the item about with the keypad to drag it.
• When you get the item to the desired position, hit the. (decimal point) key to drop the item.

Method 2: Click Items 

To perform a click action, use the following steps:

• Click – Place the cursor on an item, hold the / key, and hit the 5 key.
• Right-click – Place the cursor on an item, hold the - key, and hit the 5 key.
• Double-click – Place the cursor on an item, hold the * key, and hit the + key.

Mastering mouse control via the keyboard opens up new possibilities for a personalized Windows 11 experience. To learn more about these key combinations, please see the Microsoft support article on using Mouse Keys.