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Num Lock

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000830

A toggle key on a computer keyboard that controls the functionality of the numeric keypad. When activated, the keys on the numeric keypad produce numbers; when deactivated, they function as navigation keys (e.g., Home, End, Page Up). Its state is often indicated by an LED light on the keyboard.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000830
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectTechnical
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000830",
  "term": "Num Lock",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A toggle key on a computer keyboard that controls the functionality of the numeric keypad. When activated, the keys on the numeric keypad produce numbers; when deactivated, they function as navigation keys (e.g., Home, End, Page Up). Its state is often indicated by an LED light on the keyboard.",
  "subject": "Technical",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/num-lock/"
}

Record 916 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.