How to Have a Numeric Keypad in Windows – Guide

Numpad is a handy keyboard accessory that can be used for numeric entries and special characters. It is especially helpful for Windows apps, as not everyone wants a full-sized keyboard. Laptop designers have decided to discard Numpad in favor of other options, but there are ways to get it if you want it. This guide will show you how! ..

Windows 10 on-screen keyboard

  1. Open the Start menu and type “Control Panel.”
  2. Under “Keyboard,” select “Onscreen Keyboard.”
  3. Toggle the “Virtual Numeral Keypad” option to On.

Press Windows key + I to open the Settings app.

Selecting “Ease of Access” on the main menu of the website will allow you to adjust the font size, color, and contrast for each individual page. ..

In the left sidebar, select Keyboard shortcuts.

To use the on-screen keyboard, turn it on.

When the on-screen keyboard first appears, there will be no numeric keypad. You will need to click on the Options button in the lower right corner and check Enable numeric keypad. Click OK when finished. Now, whenever you need to type a number on the numeric keypad, just click on it on the on-screen keyboard. If you select the Hover over keys option, you can also simply hover over a key in place of a mouse click. By adjusting the focus duration, you can also customize the time it takes before it registers as a printer. If you strictly want to use a built-in keyboard but need to save screen space, you can shrink the keyboard to focus primarily on the numeric keypad. ..

Numeric keyboard emulators

Numeric keypad emulators offer a variety of customization options, such as the ability to change the button size and which keys appear on the numeric keypad. ..

Laptop Num Lock

Many laptops include a hidden numeric keypad that can be accessed by pressing the NumLock key. The numbers on the keypad will usually be highlighted in a different color than normal keys (usually gray or blue). If you’re looking for them, the 7, 8, and 9 keys on the top number line often share this distinction. ..

To activate the numeric keypad, find the numeric lock key (usually labeled NumLock, Num Lk, or Num). After locating it, look for the Fn or Alt key. If the color of the Fn or Alt key matches the alternate numbers, press it together with the number lock key. You can tell it was successful by lighting the number lock key on or off. Alternately colored keys will now function as your numeric keypad.

Numeric Keyboards for iPhone and iPad

There are a few app options that allow you to use your iPhone or iPad as a numeric keypad emulator, but not many. NumPad supports Windows as long as you use a VNC server like TightVNC to connect to your computer. Although the iOS app costs a small amount, it is still cheaper and saves more space than an external numeric keypad.

Using AutoHotKey as a numeric keypad

If you want an integrated solution that doesn’t require an on-screen keyboard or a laptop, AutoHotKey is a great solution. If you’re not familiar with the app, check out our quick AutoHotkey guide for starters. Here is a script that will allow you to use the Caps Lock key to send your number keys as numeric keypad keys: If you want an integrated solution that doesn’t require an on-screen keyboard or a laptop, AutoHotKey is a great solution. If you’re not familiar with the app, check out our quick AutoHotkey guide for starters. Here’s a script that will allow you to use the Caps Lock key to send your number keys as numeric keypad keys: ..

If the CapsLock key is off, set the state to AlwaysOff. If the CapsLock key is on, set the state to P.

#!/bin/bash if [ -n “$1” ]; then case “$2” in num) shift 2;; esac fi else echo “Caps Lock not working!” ..

If Caps Lock is on, your keyboard numbers will act as the numbers on your computer. This can be helpful for doing things like automating and speeding up repetitive processes, or solving problems. If you’re willing to experiment, you can do just about anything with the AHK and numeric keypad. ..

Buy an external numeric keypad

If you need to use a numeric keypad a lot, you can buy an external numeric keypad. External numeric keypads are exactly what they sound like: a small numeric keypad that you connect to your computer via USB or Bluetooth. Although this option costs more, it makes it simple to use the numeric keypad keys on your laptop. The physical keyboard makes it infinitely faster to type lots of numbers too.

Final note

Windows 10 comes with a numeric keypad by default, but if you want to disable it or change the key layout, this guide will show you how. ..