Adjust Mouse Keys Acceleration in Windows 11

This article explains how to adjust or change the Mouse Keys acceleration in Windows 11.

Mouse keys are a feature in Windows that allows you to control your mouse cursor using the numeric keypad on your keyboard. It can be helpful for individuals who have difficulty using a traditional mouse or trackpad.

When turned on, you can use the 5 key to click, the + key to double-click, and the other numeric keys to control the mouse cursor’s movement.

When you use Mouse keys, you can change how quickly the pointer starts and stops.

Changing the mouse keys acceleration in Windows 11 is not just a technical adjustment, but a practical solution that can significantly enhance your computing experience. It can improve the acceleration of the pointer movement, allowing you to control how quickly it starts and stops.

Change Mouse keys acceleration in Windows

As mentioned above, users can change the acceleration of Mouse keys in Windows.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the Windows Settings app.

You can do that by clicking on the Start menu and selecting Settings. Or press the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + I) to launch the Settings app.

When the Setting app opens, click the Accessibility button on the left and select the Mouse tile on the right to expand it.

On the Mouse settings pane, toggle the Mouse keys button to turn it On. Then, modify the Mouse Keys acceleration slider to your preferred speed level. The default setting is 51, and this option is only available if Mouse Keys is enabled.

Exit the Settings app when done.

Change Mouse keys acceleration using Windows Registry Editor

Another way to change or adjust the Mouse keys acceleration is to use Windows Registry Editor.

First, open Windows Registry editor as administrator.

Then, navigate to the registry key below.

Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Accessibility\MouseKeys

Next, double-click the TimeToMaximumSpeed (REG_SZ) name on the MouseKeys key’s right pane to open it.

Then, value data between 1000 (faster) and 5000 (slower) to change how fast the pointer accelerates on your screen.

If you do not see the “TimeToMaximumSpeed” item, right-click a blank area and create a new String value registry item.

Then, type the name “TimeToMaximumSpeed” and enter a value data between 1000 (faster) and 5000 (slower).

You may have to reboot your computer to apply the changes.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Changing the mouse keys acceleration in Windows 11 can greatly enhance the computing experience
• Users can easily adjust the mouse keys acceleration through the Windows Settings app
• Alternatively, the Windows Registry Editor provides another method for changing the mouse keys acceleration
• Experiment with different acceleration levels to find the setting that best suits your needs