12-key keyboard

Updated: 04/12/2021 by Computer Hope
12 key keypad

The 12-key keyboard or 12-key consists of keys for the numbers zero through nine, with keys for the asterisk (*) and pound (#) symbols. Considered one of the original keyboard models and still in use today, the 12-key keyboard is generally paired as a peripheral with laptops for faster number input.

Note

Phone and security input pads feature a 12-keys as well.

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