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Mouse Keys is an accessibility feature in Windows that allows keyboard-driven pointer control using the numeric keypad. This thread covers its mechanics across Windows 7, 10, and 11, including movement keys, clicking, drag-and-drop, and toggling the feature. It is useful for users who need a mouse alternative due to precision issues, keyboard-first workflows, or hardware failure. The discussion focuses on the feature's consistent behavior across these Windows versions, making it a reliable fallback for pointer control.

  1. Mastering Mouse Keys: Keyboard-Driven Pointer Control in Windows

    Mouse Keys is one of Windows’ oldest — and often overlooked — accessibility tools: it lets you use the numeric keypad on your keyboard to move the mouse pointer, click, double‑click, drag and drop, and change the active mouse button without touching a physical mouse. It’s a small feature with...
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