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Number Pad Not Working? Try These 5 Fixes

Abhishek SilwalBy Abhishek SilwalSeptember 28, 2023
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By default, the Number Pad keys either operate as number keys or keyboard navigation keys and pressing the NUM LOCK key toggles these functions.

However, this behavior changes if an accessibility feature, Mouse Keys, is On. This feature allows you to navigate the mouse through the Numpad keys.

Mouse Keys StateNum Lock = ONNum Lock = OFF
Mouse Keys is OffNumbersKeyboard Navigation
Mouse Keys is On, Use Mouse Keys when NUM LOCK is OnMouse NavigationKeyboard Navigation
Mouse Keys is On, Use Mouse Keys when NUM LOCK is OffNumbersMouse Navigation
Numpad Behavior with Mouse Keys and Num Lock

So if Mouse Keys is On and the option Use Mouse Keys when NUM LOCK is set to On (default), the Mouse Navigation function will override the Numbers function.

Change this setting or disable Mouse Keys altogether to fix your Number Pad.

Change the “Use Mouse Keys when NUM LOCK Is” Option

If you wish to keep the Mouse Navigation function of the Numpad keys, switch the above setting to Off. You can do so from the Control Panel using the steps below:

  1. Open Run by pressing Windows key + R.
  2. Type control and press Enter to open the Control Panel.
  3. Go to Ease of Access Center or Ease of Access > Ease of Access Center.
  4. Click on Make the keyboard easier to use.
    ease-of-access-make-the-keyboard-easier-to-use
  5. Select Set up Mouse Keys.
  6. Under Other settings, set Use Mouse Keys when NUM LOCK is to Off.
  7. Click Apply and OK.
    use-mouse-keys-when-num-lock-is-off-apply

Now, use the NUM LOCK key to toggle between the numbers and the mouse keys.

Disable Mouse Keys

If you don’t want the mouse navigation functionality at all, it’s better to disable this feature altogether to get the default Number Pads. To do so,

  1. Open the Control Panel and go to the Ease of Access Center.
  2. Click on Make the keyboard easier to use. 
  3. Uncheck Turn on Mouse Keys.
    disable-turn-on-mouse-keys-control-panel
  4. Click Apply and OK.

Update Windows

The above solutions should fix your issue in almost all situations. If they don’t, you might have a driver issue. Try manually updating Windows to update these drivers if they are available.

Check Num Lock

It is also possible that your Num Lock key is not working. Make sure that pressing this key toggles its indicator. If not, clean the key using compressed air or brush to remove any dust inside it.

If the key is physically damaged, you may need another keyboard.

Try Another Keyboard

If some other keys don’t work in addition to the Numpad keys or only some of the Numpad keys don’t work, it’s likely a hardware issue. Try using another keyboard and see if it works.

If it does, take your original keyboard to a hardware preofessional for any possible repair.

Note: If none of your number keys work, even those above the alphabets, check out our Keyboard is Not Typing Any Numbers instead.
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Abhishek Silwal
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Abhishek Silwal is an Electronics Engineer and a technical writer at TechNewsToday. He specializes in troubleshooting a wide range of computer-related issues. His educational background in Electronics Engineering has given him a solid foundation in understanding of computers. He is also proficient in several programming languages and has worked on various robotics projects. Even in his early days, he used to tinker with various computer components, both hardware, and software, to satiate his curiosity. This experience has given him a breadth of experience that goes beyond his educational qualification. Abhishek has been writing articles on dealing with varieties of technical issues and performing specific tasks, especially on a Windows machine. He strives to create comprehensive guides on fixing many system and hardware issues and help others solve their problems. You can contact him at abhisheksilwal@technewtoday.com

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