How to Use the mouse with your Keyboard

Instead of using the mouse that came with your computer you can also enable Windows to use the number pad as a mouse.

Microsoft Windows users can enable the accessibility feature to move the mouse using their arrow keys by following the below steps.

Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.

Within the Control Panel open Accessibility Options or Ease of Access

Click the Mouse tab.

Check the "Use Mouse Keys" check box.

If you wish to increase the speed or change any other settings, click on the Settings button.

Click Apply and then close out of the box.

After performing the above steps you will be able to used the numeric keypad as a mouse moving up, down, left, right, and all the diagonals. In addition, you may also use the center "5" key as a left click.

Note: You must have the Number lock on for this feature to work by default. This can be changed through the settings.