Move mouse cursor using Keyboard :)
By naruto
@akp100 (13640)
India
February 19, 2011 9:51am CST
Hello Friends 
As my laptop's touch pad isn't working since long time. So I have to use USB mouse. But just yesterday it having some problems too. So unless I buy new mouse I have to work with keyboard short cuts....
I face the same problem in past too.. So i was searching about moving mouse using keyboard.. And I found this :
www.microsoft.com/enable/training/windowsvista/mousekeys.aspx
This is really great
.. I just tried on windows 7 and yes mouse cursor is moving with keyboard very easily..... Its not much good as mouse but temporary its surely great and useful..
So I decided to share with you all...
.. Whats your thought on it ??
As my laptop's touch pad isn't working since long time. So I have to use USB mouse. But just yesterday it having some problems too. So unless I buy new mouse I have to work with keyboard short cuts....
I face the same problem in past too.. So i was searching about moving mouse using keyboard.. And I found this :
www.microsoft.com/enable/training/windowsvista/mousekeys.aspx
This is really great.. I just tried on windows 7 and yes mouse cursor is moving with keyboard very easily..... Its not much good as mouse but temporary its surely great and useful..
So I decided to share with you all... .. Whats your thought on it ??12 responses
@lovedude (4447)
• India
21 Feb 11
Wow.. nice information.. I know in XP but in Vista or 7 I haven't used this feature anytime.. I need to addition one thing.. Press shift for 6-7 times from keyboard it will prompt a popup alert. go to setting and from mouse tab use numpad as mouse.. it was shortcut I was using in XP.. I don't know it works in higher version..
@chelseaalawn (717)
• Hong Kong
19 Feb 11
I have never tried it before. I am using the usb mouse now which is enough for me. But I think I can try the one that you are using;)
@chelseaalawn (717)
• Hong Kong
19 Feb 11
When my mouse is not working, I will be using the tab button or I have to go so far just for a mouse.
@ada8may21 (2405)
• Philippines
19 Feb 11
I've heard that before but never tried using it. What I only know is just the simple command. I never gone far in using the keyboard as my cursor. I will check the link you gave us and maybe I will also try this one. This will be a great educational tips for all of us here. At least temporarily we will know what to do if we dont have any mouse at hand.
@ada8may21 (2405)
• Philippines
20 Feb 11
That is also what is good about that, because there is no need for you to rush in buying a new mouse because you know how to do the command to make the cursor move. At least temporarily.
@RamRes (1723)
• Argentina
1 Mar 11
I already knew the MouseKeys feature of Windows many years ago, it was in fact introduces in Windows 95. I used it a few times and all I have to say is that it's ugly, but can be a lifesaver if there is no mouse around.
It's too slow and tedious to do most things that you do instantly with a real mouse, and it takes time to get used to the key setup of the numeric pad. I've used it to replace my wireless mouse, when it runs out of batteries and there is no replacement near, so as a workaround I turn on the MouseKeys and start seeking for batteries for my mouse. Lucky, I'm now used to always have a replacement set handy.
@SuperKurt111 (105)
• Philippines
21 Feb 11
Im sad to say it doesnt support windows xp so I cant test it. But im happy to test this when I get my new PC (windows 7)
This may help people in the future I shall bookmark this!
@smileonstar (4007)
• United States
19 Feb 11
wow!!! really? i never try, but I want to learn to just in case one day I face this kind of problem. this is great... and thanks for sharing and hope you get your mouse working
@akp100 (13640)
• India
19 Feb 11
Yeah.. my mouse is working inconsistently.. 
Some times it works and sometimes it not.. So hope it will be okay otherwise i have to go for newone..
yes its a great information.. at least for me.. Its not good as mouse but surely for short time it is helpful. This can be helpful information for anyone anytime.
Some times it works and sometimes it not.. So hope it will be okay otherwise i have to go for newone..
yes its a great information.. at least for me.. Its not good as mouse but surely for short time it is helpful. This can be helpful information for anyone anytime.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
19 Feb 11
Hi Akp 
So finally you done away with the desktop.
Yes, the Mouse movability via the arrow keys is something good and has been available since long on windows. But I find it quite tedious especially when I play Solitaire or the MineSweeper games on the Windows...
But still it is quite a handy tool.
So finally you done away with the desktop.
Yes, the Mouse movability via the arrow keys is something good and has been available since long on windows. But I find it quite tedious especially when I play Solitaire or the MineSweeper games on the Windows...
But still it is quite a handy tool.@akp100 (13640)
• India
19 Feb 11
Hi sid...
I mostly work only with my laptop.. but yeah rarely i give some hard time to my desktop too..
Well i just came to know about this info now. My mouse isn't working properly so i have to found something like this.. Yes its not as good as mouse but time being its a useful thing.
Well i just came to know about this info now. My mouse isn't working properly so i have to found something like this.. Yes its not as good as mouse but time being its a useful thing.
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
19 Feb 11
Nice tips! I do hope you get your cursor issue resolved soon as it has to be a bit time consuming.
But as usual, you find a great work around. I saved that in case this happens to me, as I remember my mouse not working a few months ago, and since it was on warranty I had to use the tough pad which I do not enjoy at all, and had to do so for a few weeks as the warranty was a mail situation, and I had several problems with receiving the package, so it was delayed for a while.
This will be helpful.
I do hope you get your cursor issue resolved soon as it has to be a bit time consuming.
But as usual, you find a great work around. I saved that in case this happens to me, as I remember my mouse not working a few months ago, and since it was on warranty I had to use the tough pad which I do not enjoy at all, and had to do so for a few weeks as the warranty was a mail situation, and I had several problems with receiving the package, so it was delayed for a while.
This will be helpful. 
@aeiou78 (3445)
• Malaysia
19 Feb 11
Great sharing.
It is totally new to me.
All the while I just know by moving the cursor or the touch pad to move the cursor around.
Whenever there was a faulty of my mouse or the touch pad, I should just upset and rushed to replace a new mouse or to fix the touch pad.
Now, I should have another alternative to resolve this problem.
