Numeric keypad

The U.S. numeric keypad contains the below keys (going from top left to bottom right).

1. Num Lock
2. Forward slash (divide)
3. Star (times)
4. dash (minus)
5. numeric 7, also used as the home key
6. numeric 8, also used as the up arrow key
7. numeric 9, also used as the page down key
8. plus (add)
9. numeric 4, also used as the left arrow key
10. numeric 5
11. numeric 6, also used as the right arrow key
12. numeric 1, also used as the end key
13. numeric 2, also used as the down arrow key
14. numeric 3, also used as the page down key
15. enter key
16. numeric 0 key, also used as insert
17. period, also used as a delete key.

The num lock key allows a user to turn on or off the numbers. Turning the num lock on will allow the user to use each of the numbers, turning the num lock off will allow the user to use the alternate options. Below is a visual example of the Saitek Gamers' keyboard and where the keypad is located on most keyboards.

• Additional information on how Microsoft Windows users can turn the Numeric keypad into an alternative to their mouse can be found on document CH000542.

Also see: Keyboard, Keyboard definitions