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Due to the compact size of some Lenovo laptop models, users may not have direct access to the number pad and instead must use the number keys on the alphanumeric keyboard row. However, to activate many of these number keys, additional keyboard shortcuts are required. The quickest way to do this is by enabling numlock on your Lenovo laptop.
If you can't find the Numlock key, fear not! You can still find ways to activate Numlock on your Lenovo laptop. Once numlock is activated, you can use keys such as 7-8-9, u-i-o, j-k-l, effectively turning your keyboard into a number pad.
How to Turn On/Off Numlock on Lenovo Laptops
*For certain Lenovo laptops with a 14-inch display or smaller
These models may or may not feature a Numlock key. If present, it's usually labeled as NmLk. You can find the NmLk key positioned on the right side of the keyboard, often integrated with other keys such as F8 or Insert.
To activate Numlock on a Lenovo laptop with a 14-inch display or smaller, simply press the key combination: F8/F7/Insert or Fn+F8/F7/Insert .
*For certain Lenovo laptops with a 15-inch display or larger.
You'll notice the Numlock key arranged and designed to resemble a standalone button, similar to a mechanical keyboard, making it quite convenient to operate without having to search for the Numlock symbol for too long on the keyboard or combine keys to activate it.
Simply press the NmLk or NumLock key directly on the keyboard to enable numlock on your Lenovo laptop.
Of course, this is for Lenovo laptops with integrated keyboards. You can also activate Numlock on your Lenovo laptop using an external keyboard connected to the laptop via a USB port.
By default, external keyboards or mechanical keyboards typically have a dedicated numlock button and indicator light to inform users whether numlock is enabled on the laptop or not.
Another way to automatically enable Numlock on Windows 10 is by using Registry Editor. However, before attempting this trick, make sure you have backed up the registry to avoid potential system errors caused by system changes.
There's growing interest among users in optimizing typing and keyboard usage. If you prefer not to use and to protect your physical keyboard, many opt for using the On-screen keyboard feature on computers, especially useful when using touch-enabled laptops or Windows 10 tablets.
To further optimize typing and data entry, Mytour recommends using tools that support touch typing on computers. Once you've successfully mastered touch typing, data entry and text processing will be significantly faster.
Wishing you all success!
