Serious discussion - why the hell is the NumLock key placed IN the number pad?

[Lagduf]

I assume there is some specialized use for the keypad where someone would need to be able to switch between the numbers and the arrow keys/page up and down/home and end keys with one hand?

I assume there is some specialized use for the keypad where someone would need to be able to switch between the numbers and the arrow keys/page up and down/home and end keys with one hand?

I think it’s now legacy function from the early days were there were not separate directional keys on keyboards.

 

[norton9478]

It is so MAMERS in pakistan can pull off Super Desperation Moves in KOF>

 

[HellioN]

Couldn't you just pop it off?
Most keyboards you can just remove the cap without breaking anything.
The idea is to make it easier to clean.