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the num lock, locks the right side numbers on a keyboard. we will not be able to access it. however, the numbers on the right will work as arrow keys. for example-2 will work as down,8 will work as up, 4 will work as left while, 6 will work as right.

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Q: What does the number lock key do on the keyboard?
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