Determining if Num Lock is On with WordBasic

Summary: Use this bit of WordBasic code to figure out if the Num Lock key is engaged. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 6, and Word 95.)

When you are creating a macro for use in Word, you may want to determine if the Num Lock key is enabled. If you are creating a WordBasic macro, you can use the following code:

If SelInfo(22) Then
    Print "The Num Lock key is on"
Else
    Print "The Num Lock key is off"
End If

The SelInfo(22) function returns TRUE if the Num Lock key is on.

Tip #1205 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 6 | 95

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