{"id":797629,"date":"2025-03-20T08:25:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T15:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.maketecheasier.com\/?post_type=pitch&#038;p=797629"},"modified":"2025-03-19T18:53:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T01:53:24","slug":"control-mouse-cursor-using-keyboard-chromebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/control-mouse-cursor-using-keyboard-chromebook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Control the Mouse Cursor Using Keyboard in Chromebook"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Although the mouse is the most convenient way to control the cursor, certain circumstances may make you more efficient by using the keyboard to swiftly move the cursor without resorting to a mouse. Additionally, if you encounter hardware failures or issues with the trackpad, you can still navigate using the keyboard on your Chromebook.<\/p>\n\n\n<nav class=\"content-toc-wrapper relative lazyblock-toc-ZPGKY0 wp-block-lazyblock-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><div id=\"content-toc-header\" class=\"content-toc-header flex cursor-pointer items-center justify-between\">\n                <span class=\"text-sm font-semibold\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n                <span class=\"toc-caret\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"chevron\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-chevron\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"content-toc hidden w-full\"><div class=\"toc\"><ul class=\"toc-content font-semibold\"><li><a href=\"#enable-keyboard-mouse-control\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Enabling Keyboard Mouse Control on Chromebook<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#keyboard-shortcuts-primary-keys\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Keyboard Shortcuts for Primary Keys<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#keyboard-shortcuts-numpad-keys\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Keyboard Shortcuts for Numpad Keys<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enable-keyboard-mouse-control\">Enabling Keyboard Mouse Control on Chromebook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like any <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/best-lightweight-operating-systems-raspberry-pi\/\" data-lasso-id=\"55532\">other operating system (OS)<\/a>, ChromeOS offers a wide range of features that enhance user interaction. One of its accessibility features can be quite beneficial for users experiencing <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/best-fixes-chromebook-touchpad-not-working\/\" data-lasso-id=\"55533\">difficulties with their touchpad<\/a>. You can control the mouse cursor using a keyboard, and for that, you don&#8217;t have to consider <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/top-chromebook-emulators\/\" data-lasso-id=\"55534\">third-party applications<\/a> as ChromeOS has an in-built setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the <strong>Settings <\/strong>app by using <kbd>Shift<\/kbd> + <kbd>I<\/kbd> or accessing it via <strong>Launcher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"638\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/settings-app-in-chromebook.jpg\" alt=\"Settings App In Chromebook\" class=\"wp-image-798022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/settings-app-in-chromebook.jpg 638w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/settings-app-in-chromebook-205x225.jpg 205w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/settings-app-in-chromebook-410x450.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the left panel, select <strong>Accessibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Accessibility-settings-in-chromebook-800x443.jpg\" alt=\"Accessibility Settings In Chromebook\" class=\"wp-image-798023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Accessibility-settings-in-chromebook-800x443.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Accessibility-settings-in-chromebook-400x221.jpg 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Accessibility-settings-in-chromebook.jpg 977w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the <strong>Accessibility <\/strong>group, click on <strong>Cursor and touchpad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cursor-and-touchpad-settings-in-Chromebook-800x443.jpg\" alt=\"Cursor And Touchpad Settings In Chromebook\" class=\"wp-image-798025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cursor-and-touchpad-settings-in-Chromebook-800x443.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cursor-and-touchpad-settings-in-Chromebook-400x221.jpg 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cursor-and-touchpad-settings-in-Chromebook.jpg 977w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Toggle on the <strong>Mouse keys<\/strong> and then open the <strong>Mouse keys settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mouse-keys-settings-in-Chromebook-800x443.jpg\" alt=\"Mouse Keys Settings In Chromebook\" class=\"wp-image-798026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mouse-keys-settings-in-Chromebook-800x443.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mouse-keys-settings-in-Chromebook-400x221.jpg 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mouse-keys-settings-in-Chromebook.jpg 977w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once enabled, the Mouse keys feature allows you to control the cursor using your keyboard. If you don&#8217;t see any notification in the <strong>Shelf <\/strong>(Taskbar), press the <kbd>Alt<\/kbd> + <kbd>Search button<\/kbd> + <kbd>4<\/kbd>. You will use the same shortcut to pause the Mouse keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/keyboard-mouse-control-shortcut-800x443.jpg\" alt=\"Keyboard Mouse Control Shortcut\" class=\"wp-image-798031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/keyboard-mouse-control-shortcut-800x443.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/keyboard-mouse-control-shortcut-400x221.jpg 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/keyboard-mouse-control-shortcut.jpg 977w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"79\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shelf-notification-for-mouse-keys-800x79.jpg\" alt=\"Shelf Notification For Mouse Keys\" class=\"wp-image-798033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shelf-notification-for-mouse-keys-800x79.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shelf-notification-for-mouse-keys-400x40.jpg 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shelf-notification-for-mouse-keys.jpg 928w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing the given steps, you can use your primary keyboard to control your mouse cursor around the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keyboard-shortcuts-primary-keys\">Keyboard Shortcuts for Primary Keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer using alphabet keys to move your cursor, ensure that the <strong>Use primary keys<\/strong> toggle is enabled. The primary keys offer two different sets of shortcuts; one for the right side of the keyboard and another for the left side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/primary-keys-keyboard-shortcuts-for-mouse-keys-800x443.jpg\" alt=\"Primary Keys Keyboard Shortcuts For Mouse Keys\" class=\"wp-image-798052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/primary-keys-keyboard-shortcuts-for-mouse-keys-800x443.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/primary-keys-keyboard-shortcuts-for-mouse-keys-400x221.jpg 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/primary-keys-keyboard-shortcuts-for-mouse-keys.jpg 977w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"right-side-keyboard-shortcuts\">Right Side Keyboard Shortcuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/right-side-keyboard-mouse-key-illustration-800x314.jpg\" alt=\"Right Side Keyboard Mouse Key Illustration\" class=\"wp-image-798068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/right-side-keyboard-mouse-key-illustration-800x314.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/right-side-keyboard-mouse-key-illustration-400x157.jpg 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/right-side-keyboard-mouse-key-illustration.jpg 939w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">To Move the Cursor (From the right side of the keyboard)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Use<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Up<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Up to the left<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Up to the right<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Left<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">u<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Right<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">o<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Down<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">k<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Down to the left<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">j<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Down to the right<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Press a mouse button<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">i<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Change the mouse button selection between the Right click and Left click<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">,<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Double-click. This works only when the left-click button is selected.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\/<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Press and hold a mouse button<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Release a mouse button<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"left-side-keyboard-shortcuts\">Left Side Keyboard Shortcuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most users, especially gamers, prefer controlling the cursor with their left hand. If you are one of them, use the left-side Mouse key shortcuts. First, choose the <strong>Left side<\/strong> option from the <strong>Keys to use<\/strong> drop-down menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/left-side-keyboard-shortcuts-800x443.jpg\" alt=\"Left Side Keyboard Shortcuts\" class=\"wp-image-798057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/left-side-keyboard-shortcuts-800x443.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/left-side-keyboard-shortcuts-400x221.jpg 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/left-side-keyboard-shortcuts.jpg 977w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Left-side-mouse-keys-shortcut-illustration-800x314.jpg\" alt=\"Left Side Mouse Keys Shortcut Illustration\" class=\"wp-image-798070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Left-side-mouse-keys-shortcut-illustration-800x314.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Left-side-mouse-keys-shortcut-illustration-400x157.jpg 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Left-side-mouse-keys-shortcut-illustration.jpg 955w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table\"><table><thead><tr><th>To Move the Cursor (From the left side of the keyboard)<\/th><th>Use<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Up<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Up to the left<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Up to the right<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Down<\/td><td>s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Down to the left<\/td><td>a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Down to the right<\/td><td>d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Right<\/td><td>e<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>left<\/td><td>q<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Press a mouse button<\/td><td>w<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Change mouse button selection between left-click and right-click<\/td><td>x<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double click. Works only when the left-click button is selected<\/td><td>v<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Press a mouse button and hold<\/td><td>z<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Release a mouse button<\/td><td>c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keyboard-shortcuts-numpad-keys\">Keyboard Shortcuts for Numpad Keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Numpad-mouse-keys-illustration-800x245.jpg\" alt=\"Numpad Mouse Keys Illustration\" class=\"wp-image-798069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Numpad-mouse-keys-illustration-800x245.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Numpad-mouse-keys-illustration-400x123.jpg 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Numpad-mouse-keys-illustration.jpg 956w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In case the alphabet key shortcuts are hindering your workflow, try using the numeric keypad instead. To do so, just toggle off <strong>Use primary keys<\/strong> (as shown in the image above).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table\"><table><thead><tr><th>To Move the Cursor (using Numpad keys)<\/th><th>Use<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Up<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Up to the left<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Up to the right<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Down<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Down to the left<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Down to the right<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Right<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Left<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Press a mouse button<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Left click<\/td><td>\/<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Right click<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double click<\/td><td>+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Press a mouse button and hold<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Release a mouse button<\/td><td>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we explored the easiest way to control the mouse cursor using keyboard shortcuts. This practical solution might come in very handy in case of <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/best-fixes-chromebook-camera-not-working\/\" data-lasso-id=\"55535\">hardware failures<\/a>. It may also boost efficiency for many users, especially <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/design-apps-social-media-graphics\/\" data-lasso-id=\"55536\">graphics designers<\/a>, who require pixel-perfect accuracy. They may find it easier to use the keyboard to make fine movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Image credit: DALL.E. 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