How to enable NUMPAD on a laptop

For people who are constantly working on a laptop with numbers, the ability to enable "NUMPAD" can be an indispensable function. For example, you enter data into the table, perform mathematical actions, that is, constantly use the numbers. What is the "NUMPAD" function and how to enable it on a laptop?

"NUMPAD" is a section consisting of numbers, located mainly to the right on the keyboard. In addition to numbers, NUMPAD also includes the signs of multiplication, division, addition, subtraction. This section is more like a mini-calculator.

In modern laptops, the activation "NUMPAD" does not represent a special difficulty. There is a "NUM LOCK" button located on the right side of the keyboard. It is responsible for turning on and off numbers. When you click on the "NUM LOCK" button, the indicator on the keyboard lights up, when turned off - the indicator swells.

Not in all laptops have a number of numbers, its presence depends on the size of the laptop and the size of the keyboard. In this case, you can connect a standard keyboard to a laptop via a USB connector. In computer stores, you can also find a special keyboard "NUMPAD". It represents only numbers and signs. Connects to a laptop via a USB port.

You can create a NUMPAD digital panel based on the existing keys. To do this, locate the "F11" button in the top row and "Fn" on the left below. To switch, clamp these two buttons at the same time, the digit set icon should appear on the screen. If the "F11" button is not active, you can try the "FN" and "NUMLK" key combination. Thus, instead of letters you will get numbers. Disable this function can be in the same way as included.

Another way is to use a virtual screen keyboard. To do this, go to the "Start" menu, select the "Standard" section, open the Special Features tab and select the "Screen Keyboard" item.

The choice of one of the ways of inclusion "NUMPAD" depends on the laptop model and your personal convenience. Many prefer and not to use "NUMPAD" at all, choosing a standard way to enter numbers in the top string.