number pad

Calculator-style input area

A number pad is a cluster of numeric keys arranged in a grid, typically found on the right side of a full-sized keyboard or as a standalone device.

The layout mirrors telephone keypads or calculators, allowing rapid entry of numbers.

Also called a numeric keypad or numpad: I prefer a keyboard with a number pad for spreadsheet work.

Related

ATM · credit card · PIN · typing · enter · keys · telephone · dial · input · arithmetic · punching · security · secret code · screen lock · code · adding machine · register · cash

Categories
Opposites
keyboard section/input type

number padletter keys

function keys · arrow keys

input method

number padtouchscreen

Input-sensitive display panel

gesture control · handwriting recognition · touchpad · trackpad · mouse

Family

number, pad, numbers, numbered, numbering, numberless, numeral, numerals, numerate

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