NUMLOCK= (CONFIG.SYS Command)

                                                         Compatibility: 6.0+ 
 Purpose: Sets the state of keyboard "NumLock".  When NumLock is OFF, the
          numeric keypad can be used as arrow keys for cursor movement.

    Uses: ■ Preset the keyboard for use with screen-oriented programs which
            use the arrow keys for cursor control.
          ■ Set up so that MultiConfig Menus will work intuitively; that
            is, so the user can use the arrow keys to move the cursor bar
            (without needing to first press the NumLock key).

  Syntax: NUMLOCK=ON or OFF

█▌Parameters▐█

       ON sets the keyboard into Numlock mode; keys on the numeric keyboard
          will represent numbers.

      OFF runs off Numlock mode; keys on the numeric keyboard represent
          cursor-control arrows.

█▌TECH Notes▐█

  ■ This sets or clears bit 5 of 0040:0017 (see Keyboard Flags and
    BIOS Data Area).

See Also: CONFIG.SYS Commands
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