Test your numeric keypad
Press every key on the number pad. Keypad keys are tested separately from the numbers above the letters.
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- Press Num Lock once and check the Num Lock status under the keypad.
- Press every keypad key: 0 to 9, the decimal point, the four operators and Numpad Enter.
- Each key glows green when it arrives. Press Finish test to highlight anything still missing.
The test listens only to keypad positions. Pressing 1 above the letters does not mark Numpad 1, and the main Enter key does not count as Numpad Enter, because the browser reports them as different keys.
Num Lock on and off
With Num Lock on, the keypad types digits. With Num Lock off, the same keys act as Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, the arrows, Insert and Delete. The physical key is still the same, so the test counts it either way. The note under the keypad shows the last value your system sent, for example “Home (Numpad7)”.
If some keypad keys move the cursor instead of typing numbers, Num Lock is off. That is a setting, not a broken key.
Laptops and compact keyboards
Many laptops have no separate keypad. Some place a hidden keypad on the letter keys (often U, I, O, J, K, L and M), turned on with Fn plus Num Lock or a dedicated key. Those keys report as keypad keys only while the hidden keypad is on. Compact and tenkeyless keyboards have no keypad at all; use the main keyboard test for them.
Separate USB number pads work like the keypad on a full-size keyboard. Some of them have their own Num Lock and may also send a Backspace or a 00 key; extra keys outside the keypad block appear in the note under the keyboard.
Apple keypad
Switch to Apple to test the keypad of a full-size Magic Keyboard. It has a clear key where Windows keyboards have Num Lock, plus an equals sign. Mac keypads always type digits; there is no Num Lock mode.
Common numpad problems
| Problem | What to check |
|---|---|
| Numbers do not type, the cursor moves instead | Num Lock is off. Press it once; on laptops it may need Fn. |
| Num Lock turns off after every restart | The setting is stored by the system or the BIOS. Look for a Num Lock option in the BIOS or UEFI settings. |
| Only 0 or Numpad Enter fails | These large keys use stabilizer bars. Remove the keycap, check that the wire is clipped in, clean and test again. |
| A key works in this test but not in one program | The program reads the number row only, or uses the keypad for something else. Check its keyboard settings. |
| A whole column fails | Likely a damaged connection inside the keyboard, often after a spill. |
Tips for data entry and accounting
If you type numbers all day, test the keypad when you set up a new desk and again whenever entries look wrong. A keypad digit that occasionally doubles is easy to miss in a spreadsheet; run the chatter test on the digits you use most. Keep your test report: it helps IT support or the keyboard seller see the problem without a long description.
Some keypads send the same code for two keys, for example a 00 key that types 0 twice. The test shows that as two presses of Numpad 0, which is the expected behaviour for that key.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the numpad type arrows instead of numbers?
Num Lock is off. Press Num Lock once and the keys will type numbers again. The test counts the keys in both modes.
Is Numpad Enter different from Enter?
Yes. The browser reports it as a separate key, NumpadEnter, so both need to be tested.
Can I test the number row above the letters here?
No. This page tests only keypad keys. Use the full keyboard test for the number row.
How do I test a hidden laptop keypad?
Turn on the embedded keypad (often Fn + Num Lock or Fn + F11), then press its keys. They are reported as keypad keys while the mode is on.