The Windows experience wouldn’t be the same without a mouse. In fact, the mouse is an almost perfect complement to said operating system, as it allows you to work faster and more efficiently with programs and their toolbars, as well as with system menus and integrated tools.
However, sometimes it is possible to do without it, either for reasons of accessibility, due to deterioration of the device or due to a temporary absence. And something similar happens with the touchpads of laptops; because although they are always present, they usually have malfunctions.
How to use keyboard as mouse in Windows 11
The ideal replacement device is none other than the keyboard. And this is possible thanks to the accessibility features of Windows 11, which contains a feature called Mouse Keys. This interesting accessibility feature allows you to control the mouse cursor with the numeric keypad, specifically with the arrow keys that correspond to the numbers 2, 4, 6 and 8.
To activate Mouse Keys, proceed as follows.
How to enable Mouse Keys in Windows 11
Press the Windows key + I key at the same time. Then, select Accessibility.
Scroll the Accessibility screen to the Interaction section and select Mouse (you can use the tab key, scroll keys, and space bar). Next, turn on the Mouse Keys feature switch.
Then, check or uncheck the boxes for Only use mouse keys when Num Lock is on, Show the mouse keys icon in the taskbar, and Hold Ctrl to increase speed and Shift to decrease speed based on your personal preferences. .
Also, adjust the Mouse Key Speed and Mouse Key Acceleration options accordingly.
Once this is done, you can move the cursor with the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. In addition, with the icon located on the Windows 11 taskbar you can configure the operation of Mouse Keys or deactivate the function instead of having to enter the Windows 11 configuration section.