Questions tagged [numlock]

For questions related to the Num Lock key available most keyboards, used for changing between number pad functions and alternate key functions

For questions related to the Num Lock (i.e. Number Lock) key available most keyboards, used for changing between number pad functions and alternate key functions.

The Number Lock keyboard key is usually used to change between number pad functions and alternate key functions, such as scrolling or in many laptop's cases, switching between regular QUERTY keys and a numeric keypad.

For more information

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Num_lock

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Is it possible to have Num Lock ALWAYS ON, without the ability of the Num Lock key to turn off?

So this question is not about having num lock on by default. Is it possible to have num lock turned on, and remove the ability of the num lock button on the keyboard to affect that state? EDIT (because): In my keyboard the Home button is really…
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Dell inspiron 17R-7720 numeric keyboard is locked

The numeric keyboard is locked. What function key unlocks this and what picture? Most of the online searches the function keys have different uses to mine. I know what F2 does and it is different to what I have read.