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
For a visual guide on setting up Mouse Keys in Windows:
For Mac
- Press Command + Option + F5 to open the Accessibility Shortcuts panel. [1]
- Check the box for Enable Mouse Keys. [1]
- If the shortcut doesn't work: Go to Apple Menu > System Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control and turn on Mouse Keys. [1, 2]
- 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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