How to Select and Click Without a Mouse Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Learn how to select and click without a mouse using built-in accessibility features on Windows and macOS with simple keyboard shortcuts.

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You can select and click without a mouse by using keyboard shortcuts and accessibility features. On Windows, enable Mouse Keys via Control Panel > Ease of Access > Ease of Access Center > Make the keyboard easier to use. Then, use the numeric keypad to move the pointer and press the '5' key to click. On macOS, go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Pointer Control and enable Mouse Keys. Use 'I' for a single-click.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I enable Mouse Keys on Windows? Go to Control Panel > Ease of Access > Ease of Access Center > Make the keyboard easier to use, then enable Mouse Keys to use the numeric keypad to move the pointer and click.
  2. Can I use Mouse Keys on macOS to click without a mouse? Yes, you can enable Mouse Keys in System Preferences > Accessibility > Pointer Control, then use the 'I' key for a single-click.
  3. What keyboard keys control the pointer when using Mouse Keys? On Windows, the numeric keypad moves the pointer and the '5' key performs clicks; on macOS, specific keys like 'I' can perform clicks once Mouse Keys is enabled.

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