In message , JJ
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The reason I prefer using the NumPad for directional keys is because I'm
more comfortable with its arrow key placements. IMO, the arrow keys in the
middle of a keyboard is awkwardly laid out. For me, the placement of the
DownArrow key is more like a placement for a "center/middle" key (whatever
that is). So, it feels awkward for me to use it.

Also, there are ENTER, INSERT and DELETE keys at the NumPad, so it really
quickens both navigation and (limited) editing for e.g. text. My arm would
move less on the keyboard.

Interesting. I agree that the inverted-T isn't entirely logical - I
prefer the ones where the arrow keys are in a diamond (square on its
corner), but they never seem to have caught on enough to be cheap.

I've very rarely used insert mode.

I could _sort_ of see your point about hand movement - I prefer keyboard
shortcuts to using the mouse (watching some people filling in a webform
is painful!) - but I think I prefer the advantages of having a numpad
(ability to enter numbers quickly, Alt codes, "grey +/-", ...). AllChars
makes the need for Alt+ less, but it isn't installed on other people's
machines (such as at work), and sometimes I can't remember the
combinations (-:.

As for Scroll Lock, I don't _think_ I've ever come across anything that
uses it for anything approaching its original purpose; I've rarely
enough come across anything that uses it at all, but the few things I
have just use it as an extra facility (key) to control something else.

Ditto.

If I'm not mistaken, the ScrollLock key is only used in *nix systems.

For me, I use it as an alternative key for the Break signal (CTRL+Break /
CTRL+C) by pressing CTRL+ScrollLock.

For me, the most useless key is the NumPad's "5" key when NumLock is
inactive. In Windows, that key is translated to the Clear key. The Clear key
means something in Mac OS and probably in other *nix system too. But in
Windows, it seems that it's not means for anything.

By "Clear", what do you mean - things like erasing the contents of a
textbox?
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