Users who have just bought a laptop do not really understand the names and assignments of keys. Therefore, they are forced to search the Internet for information related to a laptop keyboard. You always need to know what this or that button is for. For ignorance you can do such things that you have to reinstall the operating system. One of these insidious keys is NumLock on a laptop. Often finding this button is very difficult. Especially if the laptop keyboard is made in some "own" style. Let's try to figure this out.
What is NumLock?
This "magic" button is used to turn on the numeric keypad. Even if that is not at all. Unclear? We explain. Some keyboards have a dedicated digital block, which makes working with numbers more comfortable. By default, it is usually turned off, and you cannot work with it. However, there is a NumLock key on the laptop that activates the numeric keypad. If you press it, then the buttons with numbers become active. Although ordinary users usually do not like to enter numbers from this panel. This affects accountants and other specialists with a narrow profile.
However, there are such cases that NumLock is on the laptop, but there is no digital block. What then? Then the function of the digital block is performed by the first buttons of the keyboard (th, q, y, k, f, s, b, and so on). Sometimes the user is confused when numbers appear instead of letters. And this just indicates the included digital panel. Where is NumLock on the laptop and how to turn it off? We’ll talk about this.
How to determine that a key is activated?
Most laptops have special indicators that display the transition of the laptop keyboard to a particular mode. So, for example, there is an LED showing the active CapsLock button, which is responsible for writing letters in upper case. The same situation with NumLock on a laptop. Take a look at the indicators. And if anything other than the processor LED is lit, and the letters are normal size, then this is an absolute guarantee that NumLock is turned on. You just need to turn it off. But first you need to find it. If you have a digital panel, then checking the status of NumLock is even easier. The fact is that there is a special button "0" on this panel. It also plays the role of a comma when typing. If it works, then NumLock is turned on.
Where to find NumLock?
The trouble is that in various NumLock models on a laptop, it can be in a variety of places. And it can be called in different ways (for example, NumLKm NmLk and so on).
The first thing you should carefully consider the keyboard. If there is a digital block, then the desired key will be located in the area of the digital panel. If there is no such block, then you just need to look for the button on the right side of the keyboard. Usually it is at the top.
If there are buttons with similar inscriptions, then they should be pressed while monitoring the status of indicators. If one of them turned on, then you definitely found the right button. Sometimes, to switch to the digital panel, you need to hold down a key combination (this policy is usually found in laptops from Acer). You need to hold down the function key (usually indicated by the letters Fn and is located somewhere near the space bar) and the corresponding button at the top of the keyboard. If this does not help, then you should read the instructions. It should describe all the function buttons.
Conclusion
So, we sorted out the question of how to find the NumLock key on a laptop. It should be noted that much here depends on the particular manufacturer. Often this button is located in such a place that you will not understand at once. You need to carefully examine the keyboard and look for something with the name NumLock or NmLk. It is also worth paying attention to the indicators when you press a button. All these steps will help you find the right key with almost a 100% guarantee.