How to fix MacBook keyboard error can't type numbers

Some users, while using a  MacBook , suddenly discovered that the number keys on  their  device's keyboard did not work, but struggled forever without knowing how to fix it. Don't worry, the following article will show you 6 ways to fix keyboard errors on MacBook, ensuring efficiency.

1. Check Mouse Keys on the machine

Mouse Keys, or Mouse Keys, is a feature that allows users to control the mouse on a MacBook through the keys on the device, including the numeric keypad.

This may be the cause of your device not being able to press the number keys. To fix it, you need to do the following.

Click on the main screen > Press Command + Option + F5 > Uncheck Mouse Keys > Select Done.

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2. Clean the MacBook Keyboard

Not cleaning the MacBook keyboard for a long time increases the risk of dust particles accumulating under the slots of the keyboard, leading to a key jam. This situation occurs more often and is more severe on MacBook devices that use the butterfly keyboard mechanism. Fortunately, Apple  has now  abandoned using this keyboard on devices from 2020 onwards.

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3. Use a removable keyboard

In case you often plug the device into a removable monitor, and also don't care much about the numeric keypad on the MacBook being paralyzed, you can consider buying your own   Apple's Magic Keyboard , or Other removable keyboards that support Apple's key layout.

4. Check the Num Lock key on the keyboard

In case if you are using a full-size removable keyboard connected to a MacBook (or to other devices like  iMac ,  Mac Mini  and  Mac Pro ), there is likely a cause for this situation. because you have enabled Num Lock mode.

To fix it, press the Num Lock button on your keyboard and check the function of the number keys. In case your device does not have a Num Lock button, press the shift + delete key combination to try it!

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5. Reset the keyboard

An additional problem that many people may encounter is the inability to press characters ! @ # $ ^ & * ( ) on my device as usual, but still able to press numbers. The cause may come from the fact that you are choosing the wrong Input Sources for your keyboard. To fine-tune, you do as below.

Step 1: Tap home screen > Select Apple icon > Tap System Preferences > Tap Keyboard.

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Step 2: Select Input Source > Press the + sign to add suitable input types, the - sign to remove inappropriate input types.

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6. Replace the keyboard with a new one

If you often bring your MacBook out, and use it as your main work device, the advice here is that you should still bring your device to a reputable warranty facility to be checked, as well. as a replacement if necessary.

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Above are ways to fix the error of not being able to enter the number key on MacBook devices. Hope the article is useful to you, thank you for watching, see you in other articles!

Marvin Fry

Update 09 June 2021