Mouse Keys

E771060

Mouse Keys is an accessibility feature that lets users control the mouse pointer using the keyboard instead of a physical mouse.

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Label Occurrences
Mouse Keys canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf accessibility feature
assistive technology
allows adjustment of acceleration
adjustment of pointer speed
availableIn Linux desktop environments NERFINISHED
Microsoft Windows NERFINISHED
macOS NERFINISHED
benefits users with limited fine motor control
users with temporary injuries affecting mouse use
category keyboard navigation feature
pointer control feature
configuredVia Windows Ease of Access settings
macOS Accessibility settings
controlledBy numeric keypad 1 key for diagonal down-left movement
numeric keypad 2 key for downward movement
numeric keypad 3 key for diagonal down-right movement
numeric keypad 4 key for left movement
numeric keypad 5 key for click or stop movement depending on system
numeric keypad 6 key for right movement
numeric keypad 7 key for diagonal up-left movement
numeric keypad 8 key for upward movement
numeric keypad 9 key for diagonal up-right movement
designedFor users who cannot use a physical mouse
users with motor impairments
documentedIn Apple macOS accessibility documentation NERFINISHED
Microsoft Windows accessibility documentation
enables keyboard control of mouse pointer
goal improve computer accessibility
reduce dependence on pointing hardware
introducedIn early graphical desktop operating systems
partOf operating system accessibility options
relatedTo Filter Keys NERFINISHED
On-Screen Keyboard
Sticky Keys NERFINISHED
replaces physical mouse for pointer movement
requires Num Lock state control on many systems
supports double-click actions
drag operations
middle-click actions on some systems
mouse button clicks
pointer movement
right-click actions
single-click actions
usesInputFrom keyboard arrow-like keys
numeric keypad

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Accessibility shortcuts supportsFeature Mouse Keys
subject surface form: Accessibility shortcuts (macOS)