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There is a method to shift the mouse cursor using the arrow keys.

There is a method to shift the mouse cursor using the arrow keys.

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ninjakitty2
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01-07-2016, 05:48 PM
#1
I've been using my Win10 Acer Travelmate B311 for gaming when away from home, and it's not convenient to rely on a mouse or the touchpad. I've been looking for ways to control the mouse with arrow keys since my laptop lacks a numpad, which means I can't use the built-in mouse shortcuts. Despite searching various phrases and keywords, I haven't found any solutions that let me achieve this, as most results point back to MS Paint or require a numpad.
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ninjakitty2
01-07-2016, 05:48 PM #1

I've been using my Win10 Acer Travelmate B311 for gaming when away from home, and it's not convenient to rely on a mouse or the touchpad. I've been looking for ways to control the mouse with arrow keys since my laptop lacks a numpad, which means I can't use the built-in mouse shortcuts. Despite searching various phrases and keywords, I haven't found any solutions that let me achieve this, as most results point back to MS Paint or require a numpad.

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REIKINGX
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01-07-2016, 06:15 PM
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One approach was to use the on-screen keyboard, but it wouldn't work well in games. All systems expect a numeric pad. A mouse, though not ideal, might be the only real option. Consider purchasing a wireless keyboard that allows mapping mouse movements to arrow keys.
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REIKINGX
01-07-2016, 06:15 PM #2

One approach was to use the on-screen keyboard, but it wouldn't work well in games. All systems expect a numeric pad. A mouse, though not ideal, might be the only real option. Consider purchasing a wireless keyboard that allows mapping mouse movements to arrow keys.

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KARLEISHAK
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01-16-2016, 04:56 AM
#3
Examine the accessibility features in Windows.
However, the most straightforward solution might be employing a USB-connected numeric keypad.
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KARLEISHAK
01-16-2016, 04:56 AM #3

Examine the accessibility features in Windows.
However, the most straightforward solution might be employing a USB-connected numeric keypad.

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T1NA_Bear
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01-16-2016, 07:49 AM
#4
There is a way to solve this, using Autohotkey.
All you need to do is study the documentation and then create a script to handle it for you.
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T1NA_Bear
01-16-2016, 07:49 AM #4

There is a way to solve this, using Autohotkey.
All you need to do is study the documentation and then create a script to handle it for you.

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Mstherost
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01-16-2016, 09:46 AM
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the initial code I recall working with involved shifting a shape across the display. This happened back in 1982... it wasn't a pointer but it brought back memories
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Mstherost
01-16-2016, 09:46 AM #5

the initial code I recall working with involved shifting a shape across the display. This happened back in 1982... it wasn't a pointer but it brought back memories

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lilycotterill
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01-16-2016, 11:34 AM
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Typical laptop keyboards include a numpad, allowing users to activate functions like UIOP, JKL:, and M<>? by combining the <Fn> key with specific keys.
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lilycotterill
01-16-2016, 11:34 AM #6

Typical laptop keyboards include a numpad, allowing users to activate functions like UIOP, JKL:, and M<>? by combining the <Fn> key with specific keys.