Article ID: 125222
Article Last Modified on 11/21/2006
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Word 6.0 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Word 6.01 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Word 98 for Macintosh
This article was previously published under Q125222
SYMPTOMS
You are unable to activate the numeric keypad by using a Word command. This functionality is changed from earlier versions of Word, which provided the Numeric Lock command (Tools\Commands) to turn on or off the numeric keypad on non-Apple keyboards.
RESOLUTION
On Apple keyboards, the NUM LOCK feature can be turned on and off by pressing SHIFT+NUM LOCK (clear).
Some non-Apple keyboards may also use this keystroke. However, some keyboards (for instance, a model made by Kensington) may not accept this keystroke. For assistance with Kensington or Key Tronic keyboards, contact:
Kensington Microware Limited (800) 535-4242
Key Tronic (800) 262-6006
NOTE: Help for Word for the Macintosh version 6.x and Word 98 Macintosh Edition does not state that the Numeric Lock command is no longer available.
Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.
STATUS
Word 6.0.1 and Word 98 Macintosh Edition have NUM LOCK on by default, though there is still no Numeric Lock command. You must still use the SHIFT+NUM LOCK (clear) keystroke to turn NUM LOCK on and off.
MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
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