How to Change Mouse Keys Acceleration in Windows 11

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

Mouse keys are a feature in Windows that lets you control your mouse cursor using the numeric keypad on your keyboard. This can be really helpful if you 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 move the mouse cursor around.

Why Change Mouse Keys Acceleration?

When you use Mouse Keys, you can change how quickly the pointer moves. This adjustment helps you control how fast it starts and stops moving. Making this change can significantly improve your computing experience and make the pointer movement feel more comfortable for you.

Change Mouse Keys Acceleration in Windows

Here’s how to adjust your Mouse Keys acceleration.

Using the Settings App

1. Open the Windows Settings app. Click on the Start menu and select Settings. Or press Windows key + I on your keyboard to launch the Settings app.
2. When the Settings app opens, click the Accessibility button on the left side. Then select the Mouse tile on the right to expand it.
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4. On the Mouse settings pane, toggle the Mouse Keys button to turn it On. Then, move the Mouse Keys acceleration slider to your preferred speed level. The default setting is 51. This option is only available if Mouse Keys is enabled.
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6. Close the Settings app when you’re done.

Using Windows Registry Editor

Another way to change Mouse Keys acceleration is to use Windows Registry Editor.

1. Admin required: Open Windows Registry editor as administrator.
2. Navigate to this registry key:
   
   Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Accessibility\MouseKeys
3. Double-click the TimeToMaximumSpeed (REG_SZ) name on the right pane to open it.
4. Enter a value between 1000 (faster) and 5000 (slower) to change how fast the pointer accelerates on your screen.
5. If you don’t see the “TimeToMaximumSpeed” item, right-click a blank area and create a new String value registry item. Type the name “TimeToMaximumSpeed” and enter a value between 1000 (faster) and 5000 (slower).
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7. You may need to restart your computer to apply the changes.

Summary

• Mouse Keys lets you control your cursor using your keyboard’s numeric keypad instead of a mouse
• You can adjust how fast the pointer accelerates by changing the Mouse Keys acceleration setting
• The easiest way is through the Windows Settings app under Accessibility > Mouse
• Advanced users can also adjust this setting using Windows Registry Editor by modifying the TimeToMaximumSpeed value
• Values range from 1000 (faster) to 5000 (slower) in the Registry Editor method
• You may need to restart your computer for registry changes to take effect
• Experiment with different settings to find what works best for you

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