How to Navigate Windows Without a Mouse or Touchpad

A keyboard and mouse are important peripherals for interacting with a computer. Some might argue that you only need one of these devices, but in reality, it’s very difficult to use your computer with only one of these devices. But what if your mouse or laptop trackpad suddenly stopped working and you can’t fix it, or you can’t get a spare mouse?

In such cases, you can use the keyboard to operate your computer. It’s not as seamless as a real pointing device, but it’s useful for closing existing applications, saving progress, and completing other tasks. Here, we’ll discuss some useful keyboard keys and shortcuts, and detail the “Mouse Keys” feature that helps move the cursor in all directions.

How to navigate Windows using the keyboard