Why can t I type a few numbers on my Dell notebook numeric keypad?

Keypad numeric keys cannot be used: num look.

The first reason that comes to mind when the numeric keys of the computer keypad cannot be used is that the numeric keypad itself is not turned on;

Therefore, we need to press the num look key in the upper left corner of the number on the right-hand keyboard to see if the notebook has the corresponding indicator light on or off;

When the indicator light is on, it means that the numeric keypad is ready to use.

Keypad numeric keys cannot be used: soft keyboard.

For the problem that the number keys of the laptop keyboard cannot be solved, and there is no spare keyboard on hand for emergency, we can use the soft keyboard with the mouse to deal with the emergency;

Click the "Language Bar" button on the right side of the taskbar or use the Ctrl+Shift key to call up the status of Sogou input method;

In the pop-up state, click the soft keyboard button with the mouse; Right-click the button and make sure the PC keyboard option is selected;

On the pop-up keyboard, you can use the mouse to click the corresponding button to enter characters, in the same way as with a physical keyboard; Of course, if you want to turn off the soft keyboard, you just need to click the soft keyboard button on the status bar of the input method again.

Keypad numeric keys don't work: The keyboard itself is a problem.

Press the caps lock key on the left side of the keyboard to observe whether the CAPS light on the keyboard is on;

If it can be lit, it means that it is not your numeric keypad that cannot be used; If it can't be lit, it means that your keyboard is either broken or has poor contact with the computer host, and the keyboard has no power supply;

Power on and off again and try again.

Is it completely impossible to type words or there will be other functions or characters, that is, whether there is a response after pressing the key, to confirm whether it is a key failure, if it is not a key failure, it may be that your fn function key is turned on, you try to press the fn key twice in a row, try;

If your Dell notebook numeric keys are not typing numbers, it may be due to the following reasons:1Keypad Lock:

Please check if your keypad is locked. Some laptops have a "num lock" key, and if the key is pressed, the number key is locked and the number cannot be entered. Press the "Num Lock" key to unlock the keypad.

2.Driver issues: If you have buggy or outdated drivers installed on your laptop, it can cause the number keys to not work properly.

Try updating your keyboard drivers, or uninstalling and reinstalling them. 3.Hardware failure:

Operating system issues: If the number keys on your laptop are not working properly at boot time, it may be caused by an operating system issue. Try to repair system files using the repair tool that comes with your Windows system.

Hello, glad you have a ruler problem, if your Dell laptop can't type letters, but it can type numbers, it may be due to the following reasons:1Keypad Lock:

Please check the keypad lock status. Some laptops have a function key (fn) that enables or disables the keyboard lock feature. Please press the fn key first and then the num lock key, this may solve the problem.

2.Improper keyboard wiring: It may be due to improper keyboard wiring, disassembling the laptop keyboard for inspection, or sending the computer in for repair.

Take the sleepy mind 3Driver Issues: Open Device Manager to check and update keyboard drivers.

4.Operating system issues: If none of the above methods solve the problem, you can try reinstalling the operating system.

If none of the above solutions solve the problem, it is recommended that you contact Dell after-sales customer service or go to the after-sales service center for help.