Windows 10: Enable or Disable Mouse Keys Keyboard Shortcut in Windows

How to: Enable or Disable Mouse Keys Keyboard Shortcut in Windows


Information Mouse Keys lets you control the mouse pointer by using the numeric keypad on your keyboard.

The keyboard shortcut to turn on and off Mouse Keys is to press the left Alt + left Shift + Num Lock keys.

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Mouse Keys left Alt + left Shift + Num Lock keyboard shortcut for your account in Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.

CONTENTS:

• Option One: Enable or Disable Mouse Keys Keyboard Shortcut in Control Panel
• Option Two: Enable or Disable Mouse Keys Keyboard Shortcut using a REG file

EXAMPLE: Mouse Keys confirmation when using keyboard shortcut









OPTION ONE [/i] Enable or Disable Mouse Keys Keyboard Shortcut in Control Panel
1. Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the Ease of Access Center icon.

2. Click/tap on the Make the mouse easier to use link in the Ease of Access Center. (see screenshot below)



3. Click/tap on the Set up Mouse Keys under the "Control the mouse with the keyboard" section. (see screenshot below)



4. Under Keyboard shortcut, check (enable - default) or uncheck (disable) Turn on Mouse Keys with left ALT + left SHIFT + NUM LOCK for what you want, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)









OPTION TWO [/i] Enable or Disable Mouse Keys Keyboard Shortcut using a REG file


Note The downloadable .reg files below will modify the string value in the registry key below.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Accessibility\MouseKeys

Flags string value (REG_SZ)

250 = Disable
254 = Enable

1. Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you want.


2. To Enable Mouse Keys Keyboard Shortcut
NOTE: This is the default setting.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Enable_Mouse_Keys_keyboard_shortcut_for_current_account.reg

Download

3. To Disable Mouse Keys Keyboard Shortcut
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Disable_Mouse_Keys_keyboard_shortcut_for_current_account.reg

Download
4. Save the .reg file to your desktop.

5. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

6. When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

7. restart the computer to apply.

8. You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.

That's it,
Shawn


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Unresponsive Mouse and Keyboard in Windows 10

Hi,

One reason why your mouse and keyboard is not working is because of an outdated driver. We suggest that you update the mouse and keyboard driver by following the steps below:

• Pres Windows+X key on your keyboard.
• Select Device Manager.
• Locate the mouse and keyboard drivers, right click, then click on Update.

If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.

 

Keyboard shortcut Alt key not working

Hi,



Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.

• 
  Since when are you facing this issue?
  
• 
  Did you make any software or hardware changes on your computer prior to this issue?
  
  
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Step 1: You may check if the ALT key is functioning correctly in on-screen keyboard. It will help us to verify if there is any issue with the keyboard.

Follow the steps below to open On-screen Keyboard.

• 
  Windows + Q, type OSK (on-screen keyboard)
  
• 
  And check if it works
  

Step 2: Run Hardware and device Troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your devices. Refer these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
• 
  Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
  
• 
  Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
  
• 
  Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
  

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

 

How to enable mouse and keyboard click sound?

Hi,



From the above description, I understand you want to enable sound for mouse and keyboard strokes on the computer.
Please reply, do you want to enable sound for mouse clicks and all keyboard keys?



Currently there is no option to enable sound for all keyboard keys and mouse clicks in Windows 10. However, you will be able to enable sound option for three keys on keyboard i.e.
Num Lock, Scroll Lock and Caps Lock.



To enable sound for the above mentioned keyboard keys, follow the steps below:

• Press Windows logo + I keys on the keyboard to open
  Settings window.
• Select Ease of Access and click on
  Keyboard from left side panel of the window.
• Under Toggle keys on right side panel turn on
  Hear a tone when you press Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock option.
• Close the window and check if the changes are effective.

I suggest you to post feedback on the above requirement using
Feedback App. You can also input some of the ideas on enhancements, additions and requirements to be made to the operating system using
Feedback app. We will make sure the feedback given by you will be considered and worked on.



Refer to the link below on Give us feedback to write a feedback on the requirement you are looking for in Windows 10:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preview-updates-feedback-pc



Write to us for further assistance on any Windows related query, we will be happy to help you.



Thank you.

 

hot to enable the keyboard short cuts?

Hello,

To enable the keyboard shortcuts in your Windows 10 PC, we recommend that you follow the steps provided in the article below.

How to enable or disable the keyboard Windows key

If you have further questions, kindly let us know.