How to Adjust Mouse Key Speed in Windows 11

This article explains how to adjust or change the speed of Mouse Keys 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.

Adjusting the speed of mouse keys in Windows can help ensure that the cursor moves at a comfortable pace. If the speed is too slow, it can be frustrating to navigate around the screen, while if it’s too fast, it can be not easy to control precisely.

Change the speed of Mouse Keys on Windows

As mentioned above, users can adjust the speed of Mouse Keys on Windows 11.

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, use the “Mouse pointer speed” slider to change how fast the pointer moves when using Mouse keys.

Exit the Settings app when done.

Change Mouse keys speed using Windows Registry Editor

Another way to change or adjust the Mouse keys speed 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 MaximumSpeed (REG_SZ) name on the MouseKeys key’s right pane to open it.

Then, enter a value data between 10 (slower) and 358 (faster) to change how fast the pointer moves when using Mouse keys.

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

Then, type the name “MaximumSpeed” and enter a value data between 10 (slower) and 358 (faster).

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

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Adjusting the speed of Mouse Keys can improve navigation and precision for users with accessibility needs.
• Windows provides two methods to change the Mouse Keys speed: via the Settings app and through the Windows Registry Editor.
• Whether using the Mouse Keys toggle or adjusting the registry values, users can find a speed that suits their requirements.