The numeric keypad that exists onstandard keyboards still exists onlaptops. The key to finding a laptop's numeric keypad is to use the Num Lock key. Follow these steps to see an example of using the numeric keypad, shown below:
Notepad or your work processor are good choices.
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The light is your confirmation that you're in Num Lock mode and can use the embedded numeric keypad.
It might be called NumLock, or NumLk, or Num, or it might even be labeled with some type of symbol.
Press the Num Lock key. If nothing happens, try Shift+Num Lock.
If the text Num Lock is shown in a different color, find the matching-color key, such as Alt or Fn. Then press that key in combination with Num Lock.
You're successful when the Num Lock light comes on. At that point, the keyboard has switched into numeric keypad mode.
It doesn't work. You get something like 14st 36ve 500y. That's because most of the keys on the right side of the keyboard now have their numeric keypad abilities activated. It's great for entering numbers or working a spreadsheet, but rather frustrating at other times.
Press whatever key combination you used to turn it on.
You don't need to save the document.
Try to remember which key combination you used to activate the numeric keypad.
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