How to enable numbers on the right keyboard
When working with computer equipment, there is often a need to use the number keys located to the right of the central part. But sometimes it turns out that for some reason they don’t work.
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Why doesn't the numeric keypad work?
If for some reason the numbers on the keyboard field on the right are not used, but the remaining buttons work, the possible causes of the problem may be:
- They are disabled by the “Num Lock” key or a combination of function buttons.
- The corresponding option is disabled in the BIOS.
- Enabled the pointer control feature in the Control Panel section.
The most common is the first option, when the “Num Lock” button was accidentally pressed before, which led to the right numeric field being disabled. Another reason for the same effect may be that this option is disabled in the BIOS. Another option is to enable the Mouse Control feature. The last reason is much less common, but it should definitely be checked.
How to enable numbers on the right keyboard
In order to restore functionality and enable the right side of the keyboard field, you will need to perform simple manipulations. Let's look at the troubleshooting procedure for various PC samples in more detail.
Key combination
The peculiarity of working with laptops is that in most models there is no numeric field on the right.
Note! If there are additional numbers, they may be located not on the side, but directly in the center (photo on the right).
In this situation, as well as in the case when the set of numbers is in its designated place, various combinations of buttons can be used to turn them on.
In some cases, Fn and one of the buttons on the top row of the keyboard (F1-F12) are used for this. The classic set Fn+F11 is most often used.
Num Lock key
On stationary PC models, a very common reason for turning off number dialing is accidentally pressing “Num Lock”. To turn it on, press this button again, located just above and to the right of the number group (photo on the left).
Additional Information! In different PC models, it may be located in other places in the typing field.
Its designations are also different, namely: “Num LK”, “Nm Lk”, etc.
BIOS and Registry Settings
If all the previously discussed methods do not lead to the desired result, digital dialing can be activated in automatic input mode during the OS startup process. To do this, while loading it, press F2 and exit to the BIOS. Then, as part of this program, you need to go to the BootUp NumLock Status item.
Opposite this column should be the word “Enable”. If the “Disable” position is found, this means that this option is disabled and all that remains is to enable it. If you don't have the required setting in the BIOS, you can try changing it in the system registry. First, press the combination Win + R, and then enter the set of letters “regedit” through the command line. After pressing Enter, go to the address HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Keyboard and set the number 2 (“Enabled”) next to it.
What to do if the side keyboard still doesn’t work
There may be situations when the “NumLock” option is activated, but the side buttons remain inoperative. In this case, the problem will have to be solved like this:
- First, through “Start” we go to “Control Panel” (photo on the right).
- Then you will need to go to the “Specialty Center” section. capabilities" and find there "Mouse Control".
- Opposite this box, uncheck the “Keyboard control enabled” box.
When none of the described techniques helps or there are no necessary keys, you can use an auxiliary program called “On-Screen Keyboard”.
In the “Control Panel” you should select “Special Features”, through which this option is launched. While the program is running, a copy of the keyboard input field will be launched. In conclusion, all that remains is to configure it by selecting the appropriate parameters.
Situations often arise when the light indicator does not light up, confirming that the right keyboard is turned on. Dealing with this problem is not at all difficult; To do this, just go to the “Device Manager”, and then make sure that the operating system “recognized” the keyboard (“saw” it). Otherwise, you will have to update the corresponding driver and re-enter the OS by restarting the PC.
If, in a particular laptop model, the right side with numbers is completely absent, if desired, it can be purchased as a separate remote device.
Note! An additional digital field is connected via a USB input.
In conclusion of the review, we note that by using the above recommendations, you can restore the functionality of the digital typesetting field on almost any model of PC or laptop.
