Computing Dictionary
numeric keypad definition
hardware A
keypad that has become a standard feature of
PC keyboards, consisting of a rectangular array of 17 extra keys at the right-hand end: 0-9,
.,
Num Lock,
/,
*,
-,
+ and
Enter. Apart from Num Lock, these typically duplicate the function of other keys but are designed to make entering basic numerical calculations as quick as on a
digital calculator. It is often possible to assign completely different functions to these keys according to the needs of a particular application.
(2007-01-31)
