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Need to use numeric keypad on macbook 2020 without a physical numeric keypad

By Jon Horton @Jon_Horton
    2023-03-23 15:09:43.438Z

    Hey guys. I used to be able to use Fn + 1 on a laptop to activate 1 on the number pad/numeric keypad using karabiner. Now it seems to not be there and I can't even find the function on Better Touch Tool. I haven't found this option in Soundflow either. Can you help me find a solution for this?

    To be clear, I'd like access to the whole number pad (fn + 2 equals number pad 2, same for the plus and minus sign, etc...). Also, if the fn key won't work this way, I'm open to other options. Thank you.

    • 4 replies
    1. Dustin Harris @Dustin_Harris
        2023-03-24 16:59:13.449Z

        Heyya! I'm in the final stages of writing an app that does this, with support for all modifier keys too! I'll write back here when it's released :)

        1. AAndrew @Andrew4
            2024-11-12 17:38:19.823Z

            Hey Dustin,
            Just wanted to check back in on this. Is this something still in the works. I'd love to have a numeric keypad when working remote on a laptop!

            1. Dustin Harris @Dustin_Harris
                2024-11-12 17:55:56.780Z

                Heyya @Andrew4 I put this one on the back burner and forgot to come back to it. Let me see if I can get it up and running and I'll report back :)

                1. AAndrew @Andrew4
                    2024-11-12 18:36:27.305Z

                    Hey thanks! And no worries if not. I could whip one up but thought I'd see if there was one floating around there already! :)