How to enable numbers on the keyboard on the right: methods, step by step

When working with computer technology, 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 do not work.

Why the numeric keypad does not work

If for some reason the numbers on the keyboard field on the right are not used, and the remaining buttons work, the possible causes of the problem may be:

1. They are disabled by the “Num Lock” key or a combination of function buttons.
2. The corresponding option in the BIOS is disabled.
3. The pointer control function in the "Control Panel" section is enabled.

The most common is the first option, when before that the Num Lock buttons were accidentally pressed, which led to the disconnection of the right digital field. Another reason for the same effect may be disabling this option in the BIOS. Another option is the “Mouse Pointer Control” functionality. The latter reason is much less common, but it must be checked.

How to enable numbers on the keyboard on the right

In order to restore functionality and enable the right side of the keyboard field - you will need to do the simplest manipulations. Consider the troubleshooting procedure for various PC samples in more detail.

Keyboard shortcut

The peculiarity of working with laptops is that in most models there is no digital field on the right.

Note! If there are additional numbers, they may not be located on the side, but right in the center (photo on the right).

In this situation, as well as in the case when the set of numbers is in the proper place for it, 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 taken for this. The most commonly used classic set is Fn + F11.

Num Lock Key

On stationary PC models, very often the reason for disabling the dialing is the accidental pressing of “Num Lock”. To turn it on, click on the button located a little above and to the right of the digital group (photo on the left).

Additional Information! In various PC models, it may be located in other places of the typing field.

Other are its designations, namely: “Num LK”, “Nm Lk”, etc.

BIOS and registry settings

If all the methods discussed earlier do not lead to the desired result, digital dialing can be activated in automatic input mode during the OS startup process. To do this, during boot, 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 detected, this means that this option is disabled and all that remains is to enable it. In the absence of the necessary settings in the BIOS, you can try to change it in the system registry. First you need to press Win + R, and then through the command line enter the set of letters "regedit". After pressing Enter, go to the address HKEY_USERS \ .DEFAULT \ Control Panel \ Keyboard and set the number 2 opposite (“Enabled”).

What to do if still the side keyboard does not work

There may be situations when the “NumLock” option is activated, but the side buttons still remain inoperative. In this case, the problem will have to be solved as follows:

• First, through the "Start" we go to the "Control Panel" (photo on the right).
• Then you will need to go to the section "Center special. of opportunities ”and find there“ Management of work with the mouse ”.
• Opposite this column, uncheck “Keyboard control enabled”.

When none of the described techniques helps or doesn’t have the necessary keys, it’s allowed to use an auxiliary program called “On-Screen Keyboard”.

In the “Control Panel”, select “Accessibility”, through which this option is launched. During the execution of the program, a copy of the keyboard typing field will be launched. In conclusion, it remains to configure it by selecting the appropriate parameters.

Often there are situations when the indicator light does not light up, confirming that the right keyboard is on. Dealing with this problem is not difficult at all; 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 rebooting the PC.

If, on a specific laptop model, the right side with the numbers is completely absent - if desired, it can be purchased as an independent remote device.

Note! An additional digital field is connected via a USB input.

In conclusion of the review, we note that, using the above recommendations, it is possible to restore the functionality of the digital typesetting field on almost any model of a PC or laptop.