Keyboard Drag and Drop — NVDA Add-on
This NVDA add-on empowers keyboard-only users to perform physical mouse drag-and-drop operations seamlessly. It calculates physical screen coordinates and simulates hardware-level mouse movements to ensure compatibility with Windows Explorer and other complex UI environments.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mark for Drag | NVDA + [ |
| Drop Menu | NVDA + ] |
How to Use
- Navigate to the item you wish to move using your standard screen reader commands.
- Press NVDA + [. You will hear a confirmation that the item is marked for drag.
- Navigate to your destination (e.g., a folder, or another spot in a list).
- Press NVDA + ].
- A dialog box will appear. Use arrow keys to select where you want to drop the item (into, before, or after), then press Enter.
- The add-on will simulate the mouse movement and notify you when the drop is successful.
Notes
Ensure the destination window is not entirely covered by another maximized window, as the add-on uses physical screen coordinates to perform the drop.
Compatibility
NVDA 2024.1 and beyond
Author: Vraj Tank — Team 8 for Vision-Aid "Hack for Inclusion" 2026.