Definitions

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  • noun computing A key on a standard extended keyboard which, when pressed, toggles the keys of the numeric keypad between cursor control functions and numeric input functions.

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Examples

  • At the very top of the keyboard there are six media shortcut buttons along with a small screen that displays battery life as well as the status of settings such as Num Lock and Caps Lock.

    The most recent News from Computeractive 2010

  • The low-profile keyboard gets Logitech Incurve keys and a cushioned palm rest for all kinds of comfort claims, while the LCD dashboard offers "at-a-glance status" for Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, Num Lock and battery life.

    Pocket-lint Amy-Mae Elliott 2010

  • The low-profile keyboard gets Logitech Incurve keys and a cushioned palm rest for all kinds of comfort claims, while the LCD dashboard offers "at-a-glance status" for Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, Num Lock and battery life.

    Pocket-lint Amy-Mae Elliott 2010

  • Gone are the less-than-useful Scroll Lock, Num Lock, Pause/Break, SysReq and Windows context menu keys.

    ARN News 2010

  • The low-profile keyboard gets Logitech Incurve keys and a cushioned palm rest for all kinds of comfort claims, while the LCD dashboard offers "at-a-glance status" for Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, Num Lock and battery life.

    Pocket-lint Amy-Mae Elliott 2010

  • Gone are the less-than-useful Scroll Lock, Num Lock, Pause/Break, SysReq and Windows context menu keys.

    CIO News 2010

  • Gone are the less-than-useful Scroll Lock, Num Lock, Pause/Break, SysReq and Windows context menu keys.

    Techworld Australia News 2010

  • The low-profile keyboard gets Logitech Incurve keys and a cushioned palm rest for all kinds of comfort claims, while the LCD dashboard offers "at-a-glance status" for Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, Num Lock and battery life.

    Pocket-lint Amy-Mae Elliott 2010

  • Gone are the less-than-useful Scroll Lock, Num Lock, Pause/Break, SysReq and Windows context menu keys.

    CIO News 2010

  • The low-profile keyboard gets Logitech Incurve keys and a cushioned palm rest for all kinds of comfort claims, while the LCD dashboard offers "at-a-glance status" for Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, Num Lock and battery life.

    Pocket-lint Amy-Mae Elliott 2010

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