Built-in Mouse

 Use a built-in accessibility feature called Mouse Keys. This lets you use your keyboard's numeric keypad or standard arrow keys to move the cursor and click. [1, 2]

For Windows
  1. Press Left Alt + Left Shift + Num Lock simultaneously on your keyboard. [1]
  2. Click Yes on the pop-up window to enable Mouse Keys. [1]
  3. If the shortcut doesn't work: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Mouse and turn on Mouse keys. [1]
  4. Use the Numpad to control the mouse:
    • 8: Move Up
    • 2: Move Down
    • 4: Move Left
    • 6: Move Right
    • 5: Left-click [1, 2, 3, 4]
For a visual guide on setting up Mouse Keys in Windows:
For Mac
  1. Press Command + Option + F5 to open the Accessibility Shortcuts panel. [1]
  2. Check the box for Enable Mouse Keys. [1]
  3. If the shortcut doesn't work: Go to Apple Menu > System Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control and turn on Mouse Keys. [1, 2]
  4. Use these keys to control the mouse:
    • 8: Move Up
    • K: Move Down
    • U: Move Left
    • O: Move Right
    • I: Left-click [1]
For a quick overview of how to use and adjust your Mouse Keys setup:
If you can, tell me:
  • What operating system are you using (Windows 11, macOS, ChromeOS)?
  • Are you using a full keyboard with a number pad or a laptop/compact keyboard?
I can give you the exact key shortcuts tailored to your specific setup.

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