Numbers Still Not Typing? Check for Mouse Keys Try both of those separately, and then try to type numbers using the numeric keypad again, this should resolve the issue in most cases. You may need to hit Shift+CLEAR instead, depending on your individual keyboard and settings. However, you can achieve the same function by hitting the CLEAR button on the numeric keyboard.

There isn’t a dedicated Num Lock key on the Apple Wired Keyboards, and that applies to many of the third party USB keyboards built for Macs too. Where is the “Num Lock” Key on a Mac Keyboard?

It can also be helpful to summon the onscreen virtual keyboard on the Mac to make sure the key presses are registering as intended, though this is mostly for visual affirmation and not necessary for troubleshooting. You’ll likely want to open a text editor app or be somewhere that you can enter numbers and text freely while you troubleshoot this issue, chances are that you’ll have it resolved momentarily but you’ll still want to double-check by typing on the number keyboard to insure things function as intended.

Wireless numeric keypad for mac