Turning On Support for SerialKey Devices

SerialKey devices allow alternative access to keyboard and mouse features. People who use augmentative speech devices or other alternative devices, for example, can have access to keyboard and mouse features.

Step

Mouse actions

Keyboard actions

On the Start menu:

Point to Settings.
Click Control Panel.

Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).

Move to Settings by pressing S.
Select Control Panel by pressing C.

In Control Panel:

Double-click Accessibility Options.

If the focus is not on Control Panel, press TAB.

Move to Accessibility Options by using the arrow keys.
Press ENTER.

In the Accessibility Properties dialog box, make sure you are on the General tab.

If you are not:

Move to the Keyboard tab by pressing SHIFT+TAB.
Then move to the General tab by pressing the RIGHT ARROW key.

Settings for SerialKeys dialog box

Screen shot of the Accessibility Properties dialog box, the General tab is selected

Accessibility Properties: General tab