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XD-03: How do I move the X pointer without using the mouse ?

It is possible to control the X pointer using numeric keypad controls. Here's how to do it:

0. Make sure your X server supports the keyboard extension. (Requires
X11R6.1 or higher.) xdpyinfo can tell you this; grep for XKEYBOARD.

1. Press Shift+NumLock to activate the mouse keys. (My system beeps when
this happens.) If Shift+NumLock doesn't work, try Alt+Shift+NumLock. If
this still doesn't work, try this shell command:
xmodmap -e "keysym Num_Lock = Num_Lock Pointer_EnableKeys"

2. Control the pointer using the following keys on the numeric pad:
Arrow numbers (2,4,6,8) move the pointer along the X or Y axis.
Other numbers (1,3,7,9) may move the pointer diagonally.
5 performs a single click of the "default" button.
+ performs a double click of the "default" button.
0 locks the "default" button for dragging.
. unlocks the "default" button to release a drag.
/ sets the "default" button to Button1.
* sets the "default" button to Button2.
- sets the "default" button to Button3.

3. Press Shift+NumLock to toggle out of the mode.

Reference Link(s):
http://www.mail-archive.com/linux%40hamlug...g/msg00498.html
http://mandrakeusers.org/index.php?showtopic=983