How to Set Up Mouse Keys in Windows 10

By Hally | Last Updated January 03, 2024

After turning on Mouse Keys in your Windows computer, you may find that the speed of using the number keys on the numeric keyboard to move your mouse pointer around the screen is a little slow or fast for you. Under such circumstance, you can set up Mouse Keys to accelerate or decelerate it. And two methods to realize the goal on Windows 10 computer are illustrated below.

Video guide on how to set up Mouse Keys in Windows 10:

2 ways to set up Mouse Keys in Windows 10:

Way 1: Set up Mouse Keys in PC settings.

Step 1: Open PC settings.

Step 2: Select Ease of Access.

select ease of access

Step 3: Choose Mouse, and tap the switch under the setting called Hold down Ctrl to speed up and Shift to slow down.

tap the second switch

By means of this method, you can simultaneously hold down the Ctrl key and press a number key on the numeric keyboard to accelerate the pointer moving speed, or hold down the Shift key and press a number key to decelerate it.

Way 2: Set up Mouse Keys in Control Panel.

Step 1: Access Control Panel.

Step 2: Open Ease of Access.

open ease of access

Step 3: Click Change how your mouse works to move on.

click change how your mouse works

Step 4: Choose Set up Mouse Keys.

choose set up mouse keys

Step 5: In Pointer speed settings, move the scales to the left or the right so as to change the top speed and acceleration, or select Hold down CTRL to speed up and SHIFT to slow down and tap OK.

change settings of pointer speed

Tip: Supposing that you change the pointer speed by moving the scales, you will find that the pointer speed is changed accordingly by use of the number keys only.

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