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Numbers key does not work

How do I unlock Numbers key on IMAC

iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jul 7, 2020 7:44 AM

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Posted on Jul 7, 2020 8:26 AM

Hi,

  • Press the Num Lock key.
  • If you have a separate numeric keypad on your keyboard, the Num Lock key is located in the numeric keypad. If you’re using a portable Mac, Num Lock is sometimes a function key, marked Num Lock. If your keyboard has a separate keypad but no Num Lock key, try pressing Shift-Delete.
  • If the numeric keypad still doesn’t work as you expect, you may have enabled Mouse Keys, which lets you move the pointer with the keypad.
  • To see the option that turns off Mouse Keys, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Accessibility, then click Mouse & Trackpad.


Also...

https://osxdaily.com/2014/12/01/number-keys-not-working-mac-keyboard-fix/#:~:text=There%20isn't%20a%20dedicated,button%20on%20the%20numeric%20keyboard.

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Jul 7, 2020 8:26 AM in response to Bumpersull

Hi,

  • Press the Num Lock key.
  • If you have a separate numeric keypad on your keyboard, the Num Lock key is located in the numeric keypad. If you’re using a portable Mac, Num Lock is sometimes a function key, marked Num Lock. If your keyboard has a separate keypad but no Num Lock key, try pressing Shift-Delete.
  • If the numeric keypad still doesn’t work as you expect, you may have enabled Mouse Keys, which lets you move the pointer with the keypad.
  • To see the option that turns off Mouse Keys, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Accessibility, then click Mouse & Trackpad.


Also...

https://osxdaily.com/2014/12/01/number-keys-not-working-mac-keyboard-fix/#:~:text=There%20isn't%20a%20dedicated,button%20on%20the%20numeric%20keyboard.

Numbers key does not work

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