Num Lock

Calculator mode activator

Num Lock is a toggle key on computer keyboards that switches the numeric keypad between number entry and navigation functions.

When Num Lock is on, the keypad types digits; when off, those keys control cursor movement and other functions.

I accidentally turned off Num Lock and couldn't type numbers.

key

keypad

Button array for input

key switch · press · tap · keystroke · modifier key · function keys · BIOS · bootup · USB keyboard · wireless keyboard

function

toggle

Two-position switch

deactivate · data entry · arrow keys · home · end · page up · insert · delete · keyboard shortcut · accessibility

indicator

LED

Semiconductor that glows

  • onTouching from above
  • offNot functioning
  • litStarted burning

illuminated · notification · indicator light · glow

Categories
Opposites
keyboard lock keys

Num LockScroll Lock

Obsolete keyboard toggle key

numeric keypad state

Num Lockcursor keys

Directional input buttons

Family

lock, number, numbers, numbered, numbering, numeral, numerals, numeric, numerical

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G