It’s possible that the number pad is damaged. It may not be able to accept numerical input. If you’re able to enter numbers in Notepad, but not in another app, chances are the app is to blame. In the event that the number pad is not working, run the basic checks below and then try the fixes listed further below.

If the keyboard on your system is working, it stands to reason that the number will work too. The number pad, more often than not, is a part of the keyboard. Users can get keyboards with a built-in number pad or they can attach an external one to their system via a USB port. Many users work with the numbers keys at the top of the alphabet keys and don’t need a dedicated number pad.įor users who work with numbers e.g., spreadsheets or accounting software, a number pad is a must-have.

A number pad may seem frivolous especially if you have to buy a larger laptop to get one.