Numeric keypad

Also referred to as the number pad, the numeric keypad is a 17-key keypad usually found on the far right side of a typical IBM 101 / 2-key keyboard. The U.S. numeric keypad contains the below keys (going from top left to bottom right).

1. Num Lock


2. Forward slash (divide)


3. Star (times)


4. dash (minus)


5. numeric 7, also used as the home key


6. numeric 8, also used as the up arrow key


7. numeric 9, also used as the page down key


8. plus (add)


9. numeric 4, also used as the left arrow key


10. numeric 5


11. numeric 6, also used as the right arrow key


12. numeric 1, also used as the end key


13. numeric 2, also used as the down arrow key


14. numeric 3, also used as the page down key


15. enter key


16. numeric 0 key, also used as insert


17. period, also used as a delete key.

Below is a visual example of the Saitek Gamers' keyboard and where the keypad is located on almost every computer keyboard.

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