If you are working with a laptop or your mouse breaks and you start using Windows with the keyboard, you will quickly realize that it is a very complicated task. One of the hardest functions to emulate is the mouse wheel, because it lets you scroll up and down on web pages and open links, among other things. That is why we present two programs to convert a keyboard key into the same functions as the central mouse button.
If you want to go a step further, both platforms let you emulate all mouse functions on the keyboard. You can move the cursor sideways, diagonally, and up and down, and also perform left and right clicks.
NeatMouse
We will start with NeatMouse, a very good platform to convert a key into the mouse wheel or central mouse button. The program features three types of functions so you can adapt them to a key. It also offers the possibility to turn keys into left and right mouse buttons, and to move the cursor sideways and vertically. For this reason, NeatMouse is one of the best options on the market to turn your keyboard into a mouse.
Mouse Emulator
Mouse Emulator is a very simple program to create a key with the same functions as the mouse wheel. The program also lets you emulate the cursor with a key, allowing you to perform clicks, and move vertically and horizontally. Unlike NeatMouse, it lacks a graphical interface and runs in the background automatically. For this reason, the key assigned to the mouse wheel functions is the "3" key, and to close its functions you will need to right-click and then press "Exit".
With these two options you can get out of trouble and turn your keyboard into a mouse. The big difference between the two emulators is that NeatMouse has a graphical interface and advanced settings, while Mouse Emulator is an ideal platform for people who just need to install and use it. Both programs are free and work on Windows.
