Windows also allow users to use the numeric keypad on their keyboard—instead of the mouse—to move the pointer. After you turn on the Mouse keys, you can use the numeric keypad to move the mouse. Before you use Mouse keys to click items on your screen, you must first select which mouse button you want to be the active button: the left button, the right one, or both. With all the accessibility features available in Windows 11, one can be sure to use Windows despite disabilities, and low or impaired vision. Below is how to turn on the Mouse keys in Windows 11
How to enable disable Mouse keys in Windows 11
As mentioned above, one can use the Mouse keys in Windows to move the mouse pointer in Windows 11. Below is how to do that. Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings app. From system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows, all can be done from the System Settings pane. To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings as shown in the image below: Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it. Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click Bluetooth & devices, and select Mouse on the right pane of your screen shown in the image below. On the Mouse settings pane, select the Mouse keys tile, and toggle the button to the On position to enable Mouse keys. After turning it on, you must first select which mouse button you want to be the active button: the left button, the right one, or both. After you choose a button, you can click items on your screen by using the keys below. Press and hold the active mouse button to drag an item’s desired location, then release it.
How to disable Mouse keys in Windows 11
If the Mouse key is enabled and you wish to disable it, simply reverse the steps above by going to the Start menu ==> Settings ==> Accessibility ==> Mouse and toggle the button to the Off position. That should do it! Conclusion: This post showed you how to enable and use Mouse keys in Windows 11. If you find any error above or have something to add, please use the comment form below.
