Reference number: CH000542

How to move the mouse cursor with the keyboard in Windows.

Question:

How to move the mouse cursor with the keyboard in Windows.

Reasoning:

Users who find it difficult to move the mouse and/or wish to have an alternative to the mouse may wish to move the mouse using the arrow keys on the numeric keypad of their keyboard.

Answer:

Microsoft Windows users can enable the accessibility feature to move the mouse using their arrow keys by following the below steps.

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.
2. Within the Control Panel open "Accessibility Options"
3. Click the Mouse tab.
4. Check the "Use Mouse Keys" check box.
5. If you wish to increase the speed or change any other settings, click on the Settings button.
6. Click Apply and then close out of the box.

After performing the above steps you will be able to used the numeric keypad as a mouse moving up, down, left, right, and all the diagonals. In addition, you may also use the center "5" key as a left click. 

Note: You must have the Number lock on for this feature to work by default. This can be changed through the settings. 

Additional information:

• See document CH000791 for additional tips and methods of navigating windows using your keyboard.