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How can I launch a program on windows without a mouse?

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Just use alt + tab or the arrow keys until the program is highlighted. Then, press enter to open it.

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Can I use my keyboard as a mouse?

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Yes, it is possible to use a keyboard as a mouse on both Windows and Mac computers, although there will be some operating system versions or keyboards that may not enable some or all of the ability (for example, if your keyboard lacks a Number Pad in Windows, you won’t be able to use it like a mouse). The steps above explain how to use your keyboard as a mouse for both Windows and Mac.

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Can you left click with keyboard?

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You can do a left click by pressing the forward slash key (/), followed by the 5 key.

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How do you right click on a keyboard without a mouse?

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Highlight the section or items for right clicking. Press Shift + F10, then you can click or tap what you want to do in the dropdown menu that appears. Or, you may use the arrow keys to highlight what you want in the menu, and press Enter to complete the action.

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What can I do if my laptop keyboard mouse won't double click to select and what is "select" in keyboard language?

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Normally all keyboards today have a right click button on the right side near or between "Alt" and "Ctrl" keys. It is marked by a box with horizontal lines resembling text in it. You can use "Enter" to choose selected. To highlight use "Tab" button to move between icons on Desktop, Start, Search field. A dotted box will appear while using "Tab". Use arrow keys to move between selected and "Enter" to open,

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What if this doesn't work on some programs?

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Some programs weren't designed to have separate keys for certain actions. Try to change the controller scheme in video games, and for other programs, change the keyboard shortcuts.

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Does this work with a Dell keyboard?

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As long as you have a numerical pad, you can do this with any brand.

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