Control Mouse Key Speed with CTRL and SHIFT in Windows 11

This article explains how to turn on or off the control to change the Mouse keys speed using the CTRL and SHIFT 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.

When you use the Mouse keys, you can manually control the speed of the pointer using the CTRL and SHIFT keys. You must turn on “Hold the Ctrl key to speed up and Shift key to slow down” to use it.

Enable or disable “Hold the Ctrl key to speed up and Shift key to slow down”

As mentioned above, users can enable or disable a feature with mouse keys that allows them to control the speed with the CTRL and SHIFT keys.

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, select or deselect the option to “Hold the Ctrl key to speed up and Shift key to slow down” to enable or disable it.

Exit the Settings app when done.

Conclusion:

• In conclusion, you have learned how to enable or disable the feature in Windows 11 that allows you to control the Mouse key speed with the CTRL and SHIFT keys.
• This feature can be handy for individuals who find using a traditional mouse or trackpad difficult, as it offers an alternative method for controlling the mouse cursor.
• Following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily adjust the settings to suit your preferences and ease of use.
• We encourage you to use the comments section below to contribute to the community’s knowledge if you have any feedback, corrections, or additional information.