Decimal Point on Numeric Keypad
My decimal point is not working on my numeric keypad. It has happened on both a wireless Apple keyboard and on a Logitech K350 keyboard.
iMac Line (2012 and Later)
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My decimal point is not working on my numeric keypad. It has happened on both a wireless Apple keyboard and on a Logitech K350 keyboard.
iMac Line (2012 and Later)
In System Preferences Keyboard…
Bring up the on-screen virtual keyboard viewer (part of accessibility), and see what registers as a keypress, if anything, when the keypad period is pressed.
Also check for any shortcuts that include the period in unexpected ways, while you’re in the Keyboard Shortcuts secrion of System Preferences.
Reboot into Safe Mode—and reset NVRAM and SMC on the way there—and see if the problem persists. Some problematic apps can sometimes grab key presses.
Links to more info on what’s mentioned above:
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-the-accessibility-keyboard-mchlc74c1c9f/mac
How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
In System Preferences Keyboard…
Bring up the on-screen virtual keyboard viewer (part of accessibility), and see what registers as a keypress, if anything, when the keypad period is pressed.
Also check for any shortcuts that include the period in unexpected ways, while you’re in the Keyboard Shortcuts secrion of System Preferences.
Reboot into Safe Mode—and reset NVRAM and SMC on the way there—and see if the problem persists. Some problematic apps can sometimes grab key presses.
Links to more info on what’s mentioned above:
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-the-accessibility-keyboard-mchlc74c1c9f/mac
How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
Try the following:
1 - Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
2 - How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
Please reset the SMC 2-3 times back to back with all wired peripherals disconnected such as keyboards, printers, scanners, cameras etc. Please note the link below for instructions.
Do you have your locale set for a comma instead of a decimal point?
Decimal Point on Numeric Keypad