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Both the mouse and keyboard are devices we use most frequently, much like our hands and feet on the human body. If the mouse malfunctions, you may face significant challenges, but you can entirely use the keyboard as a substitute. This method can be applied on Win XP, 7, and 8/8.1.
The mouse is an indispensable tool for navigating on a Windows computer, regardless of its purpose. However, like any tool, it has a certain lifespan, and there will be times when it becomes sluggish, unable to click on objects anymore. But in many urgent cases, if the mouse is malfunctioning, it can be a real disaster. Fortunately, Windows has supported users in moving the mouse with the keyboard, which is very convenient. Using the keyboard to replace the mouse on a laptop is a convenient support method for those in need due to their work. Let's do it together with Mytour.
Transforming the Keyboard into a Mouse: Navigating with the Numeric Keypad
Download the installation package for Windows XP,
Download the installation package for Windows 7,
Download the installation package for Windows 8.1
Note: This article demonstrates the process on Win 7; for Win 8 and XP, you can perform a similar procedure.
Method 1: Use shortcut keys to quickly enable the Mouse Keys feature, turning the keyboard into a mouse
Step 1: Quickly enable the Mouse Keys feature on Windows by pressing the key combination Alt (left) + Shift (left) + Numlock. To disable it, simply press this key combination again.
After pressing this key combination, a confirmation prompt for accessing the Mouse Keys settings on Windows will appear. Press Yes to proceed.
Step 2: By default, after enabling, you'll notice a mouse cursor icon on the Taskbar. If this icon has a slash through it, it means it's not activated because the Mouse Keys settings don't allow activation when Numlock is still active.
Double-click on this icon to open the Mouse Key settings page.
- Activate Mouse Keys: Enable the Mouse Keys feature.
- Keyboard Shortcut
+ Activate Mouse Keys with left Alt + left Shift + Numlock: Quickly enable the Mouse Keys feature on Windows by pressing the key combination Alt (left) + Shift (left) + Numlock.
- Pointer Speed: Cursor speed
+ Maximum Speed: The highest velocity (From low to high)
+ Acceleration: Rate of acceleration (From slow to fast)
- Other Configurations
+ Use Mouse Keys when NUM LOCK is: Enable Mouse Keys functionality when the NumLock key is turned on or off.
+ Show the Mouse Keys icon on the taskbar: Display the icon for the Mouse Keys feature on the Taskbar.
After completing the setup, press Apply >OK to finish.
In the unfortunate event of a malfunctioning mouse or touchpad on your laptop, you have another handy lifesaver that doesn't involve any complexity - using the keyboard as a mouse substitute for movement and navigation on your computer, laptop.
Method 2: Utilize Control Panel to use the keyboard as a mouse substitute on a laptop
Step 1: First, access the Control Panel from the Start menu.
Step 2: Click on the Ease of Access Center option.
Step 3: Scroll down until you find the Make the mouse easier to use button.
Step 4: Here, check the box next to Turn on Mouse Keys to activate the keyboard-based mouse usage mode.
Use the keyboard to control the mouse as illustrated below.
So there you have it! We've guided you on how to use the keyboard as a substitute for a malfunctioning mouse on Win XP, 7, 8. This is just a temporary solution when your mouse is out of order, so Mytour advises you to get a new mouse as soon as possible.
Additionally, if your keyboard is malfunctioning, you can consider enabling the virtual keyboard for studying and working before using another keyboard or replacing it with a new one.
