mouse keys

noun

A feature where the mouse can be controlled with the numeric keypad.

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Meanings

nounmouse keys pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlycomputingA feature where the mouse can be controlled with the numeric keypad.
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    The Mouse Keys feature of Easy Access lets you manipulate the pointer by using the numeric keypad on your keyboard instead of the mouse. You can click, drag, and perform all the other usual mouse activities, and you can gain precise control of mouse movements when needed. […] To turn off Mouse Keys, press Command-Shift-Clear again.

    2026 May 27 (last accessed), “Using your Classic”, in Apple Inc., archived from the original on 16 Oct 2002, pages 147, 148
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