How can I tell if my numlock etc. buttons are active if I don't have a light?

Question

My home laptop doesn't have any lights or indicators to show that I've got numlock, caps lock or scroll lock on. The only indication I get is when a program tells me I got caps lock on when entering a password, and that's just for caps lock. It's possible I missed this indicator somewhere, but there is no indicator near the button and no indicator above the keyboard.

I use Windows 7, with an Acer Aspire 2528 (I think, haven't checked the serial number recently, but it's a few years old by now, from 2010). I'm looking for preferably a built-in message from Windows which will tell me if I got numlock or caps lock enabled.

Solution 1

Simplest method:
Type one character, then press 4 on num pad:

• If a character is typed in the field, then num lock is on.
  
• If cursor moves to left then num lock is off.

When num lock is off 4 works as left arrow key.

Solution 2

For Windows 10 with no num lock indicator light, you can go to SETTINGS, EASE OF ACCESS, KEYBOARD, USE OF TOGGLE KEYS, TURN ON SOUND so that a sound will alert you when caps lot, num lock, etc is on. I didn't realize this until after I brought my laptop home. I never thought to ask at Best Buy either. HP you did a disservice when you don't have this as a simple basic on the laptop for this model.

Solution 3

download Keyboard indicator for your tray from

http://roidayan.com/2015/06/here-is-keyboard-indicator-v1-6/

Comments

[BerkErarslan]

I can't believe such question exists.

[Nzall]

@Joset Why, exactly? I doubt my laptop model is the only one without indicator lights.

[BerkErarslan]

because the fastest way to know is by following what @gladiator2345 said

[Nzall]

1) @gladiator2345 doesn't account for shift-lock; 2) You don't always have a text field to enter keys into, while the effect can differ based on the state of these lock buttons.

[Jeredepp]

as addition i think a link to the official Microsoftpage on the topic startup behaviour would be helpful too answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-hardware‌​/…

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