Questions & Answers for Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - English (USA)
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - English (USA)
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Are Apple keyboards, with only a delete key, less efficient in making deletions than conventional keyboards with both a backspace and a delete key?
I have been using a Windows desktop at home and my office. Although I have never had a laptop, I have been planning to buy an Apple laptop for use when I travel. However, I recently used an Apple and found its keyboard, in one particular way, to be inferior to the standard keyboards that I have been accustomed to using. Do you agree?
A conventional keyboard has two keys to make deletions. The backspace key deletes characters to the left of the cursor. The delete key deletes characters to the right of the cursor. In contrast, the Apple keyboard has only one key to make deletions. It is the delete key and it deletes characters to the left of the cursor. It appears that if I want to delete characters to the right of the cursor, there is no way to do that directly and simply. Am I correct about that? I must either use a second key or I must first highlight the text and then delete it.
Using a non-Apple conventional keyboard, it is also possible to delete an entire word and one adjacent space in only two strokes by using a combination of the control key and the delete key. The same can be done in the other direction using the control key and the backspace key. How would these two types of deletion most efficiently be done with an Apple keyboard?
The reality seems to be that two keys to delete can operate more efficiently, in more directions, than only one (Apple). Do you agree that the Apple keyboard is less efficient in making deletions than the conventional keyboard when using Word software? What is the best way to get around that inefficiency in a MacBookPro? If there is no way around it, should this discourage me from getting an Apple since I do lots of word processing and deletions?
Does the Apple keyboard have any advantages over the conventional keyboard that I should be aware of?- Asked by Robert J from Granger
- Feb 29, 2012
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Best AnswerThe short answer is yes, but as with any other kind of switch, it takes a little getting used to.
As we may already know, the Apple-style delete removes characters backwards, akin to PC's backspace. However, if you hold down the fn key on an Apple keyboard while you press the delete key, it removes characters forward, akin to the PC delete that we all know.
I'm not sure if an Apple keyboard implements a PC keyboard's Insert, but then again to me it really doesn't matter, since I never use that key anyway.
Other useful PC-to-Apple keyboard translations:
Home on PC => fn + left arrow on Apple
End on PC => fn + right arrow on Apple
Page Up on PC => fn + up arrow on Apple
Page Down on PC => fn + down arrow on Apple
Windows Key on PC => Cmd Key on Apple (in Windows only)
Naturally, all of these keystrokes on the Apple keyboard can be combined with Shift, Ctrl/Cmd, and/or Alt as necessary, so for example, Ctrl+Alt+Del on PC would translate to Ctrl+Alt+fn+Del to get the same effect using an Apple keyboard.
I have not yet found a translation on an Apple keyboard for PC keyboard's Print Screen key, which is useful for capturing screenshots quickly. Does anyone here know how to send such a code with an Apple keyboard, assuming it can actually do that?- Answered by George H from Dayton
- Sep 6, 2012
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Can i use a USB receiver for a wireless mouse via the keyboard ports?
- Asked by Joel A from Murfreesboro
- May 8, 2013
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Will this keyboard work with iPad 4 via the Lightning to USB camera adapter and USB cable? Thanks.
- Asked by Juozas L from Orlando
- Jun 17, 2013
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Can I use this keyboard on mac G5 w/o bluetooth
- Asked by Steven B from New Hartford
- Apr 18, 2013
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No.
The smaller version without the numeric keypad is available in both wired and wireless versions. This keyboard (with numeric keypad) is only available in wired.- Answered by Ben S from Canterbury
- Oct 7, 2009
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How can I order a Norwegian keyboard
I would like to order a Norwegian wired numeric keyboard. How can I do that? I only see the option for a US one..
Thanks!- Asked by Jenah J from Lacey
- Apr 20, 2013
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I am looking to purchase an Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad with additional Russian keyboard layout. Are those available?
- Asked by Pavel G from Pepperell
- Mar 22, 2012
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wireless numeric keypad
we would like to replace our original keyboard that came with our 2007 iMac - wireless with numeric pad. i've found your wireless board but it doesn't have the numeric pad and i don't want the wired version with the pad. do u still carry these in some obscure place? i've been searching for an hour!
- Asked by Kelly R from Houston
- May 24, 2010
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Best AnswerThe keyboard with the numeric pad is only available wired. It does come with an extension cable that doubles the length of the standard cord.
The cord is really low-profile and not really a problem.- Answered by Michele G from O Fallon
- Jul 6, 2010
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Where is number lock on this keyboard?
- Asked by Mary O from Pasadena
- Mar 3, 2010
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Best AnswerI just found out the "CLEAR" button above the number pad acts as NUM LOCK for the keyboard. I'm using this keyboard on a PC (at work).
- Answered by Christophe M from Lansdowne
- Mar 5, 2010
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Can I use the mb110ll/b on my ipad2?
- Asked by Verlinda L from Calgary
- Oct 1, 2012
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How long is this keyboard covered by a warranty?
- Asked by Christian T from Montreal
- Oct 2, 2012
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Best Answer1 Year Warranty. If you have AppleCare on your computer and you bought this at the same time then the AppleCare will also extended the warranty on your keyboard for an additional 2 years.
- Answered by Ali N from Santa Monica
- Oct 29, 2012
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where is the hash key
can not find hash key on alphanumeric keyboatd
- Asked by Paul H
- Apr 18, 2011
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Best AnswerTo type a hash symbol, hold down the alt key and press the 3 key.
- Answered by Luke M
- Apr 20, 2011
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what is the connection for on the right side of the large keyboard?
- Asked by Derek S from Frisco
- Feb 26, 2013
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AnswerThere are two USB ports on the right & left sides.
- Answered by Charles E from Evans
- Mar 1, 2013
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is keyboard usb connectors identical to those on back of iMac
- Asked by Dr Robert H from Park City
- Apr 6, 2013
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does the apple keyboard work with apple TV?
- Asked by Albert N from Warren
- Feb 9, 2013
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Best AnswerThe Apple Bluetooth Keyboard will work with the latest firmware update to the Apple TV.
- Answered by Curtis C from State College
- Feb 14, 2013
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USB 3.0
If I plug this keyboard into a USB 3.0 port on my Mac Mini, will the keyboard's USB ports then support USB 3.0 peripherals (e.g., a powered external hard drive)? (An employee at an Apple store said Yes, but she seemed uncertain.)
- Asked by David C from Menlo Park
- Dec 20, 2012
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AnswerI suspect the Apple Store employee may be incorrect.
Per product description, the Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad features an extended layout; an elegant, ultrathin anodized aluminum enclosure; low-profile keys; and two USB 2.0 ports.
I don't see how a USB 2.0 port can serve as a USB 3.0 connection between the Mac Mini and the external device.
Use your favorite search engine regarding: apple keyboard usb 3 connection. You will see some recent discussions on this topic.- Answered by Michael Y from Edmond
- Dec 22, 2012
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Can I use this keyboard on a pc desktop??
- Asked by Jane W from Melbourne
- Oct 1, 2009
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Best AnswerYes, it will, but the funcation keys wont do anything (volume up/down) to fix this use a snowlepord CD and install the drivers onto a PC
- Answered by Alberto F from Scarsdale
- Oct 22, 2009
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Can the keyboard be used with a macbook pro?
- Asked by Scott N from Lutz
- Nov 18, 2009
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Best AnswerSure it can just plug into a spare usb port and your away.
- Answered by Timothy D
- Nov 27, 2009
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How can I order the British layout keyboard?
It defaults to German when you add the British version to the shopping cart. This is even if you select the 'British' keyboard from the main shopping page showing all the keyboards. Also is this a PROPER British keyboard with SHIFT+2 = " and not @?
- Asked by Lloyd R
- Oct 30, 2009
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AnswerHi, I have been having the exact same problem and it's driving me mad!! I found a rather lengthly way around it though:
1. Select a Mac mini as though you wish to purchase it.
2. You arrive at the configure your Mac mini page. Scroll down to "Apple Keyboard" and it allows you to select a British keyboard.
3. Click "Add to Basket" on the right hand side
4. When it displays the items in your basket, simply remove the Mac mini. You are left with the British keyboard in your cart.
A bit of a pain, I know, but I have been struggling with this for almost an hour so it seems the easiest (albeit only) solution at the moment.
Cheers, Jess- Answered by Jessica F
- Nov 14, 2009
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