How to type * in HP elitebook

[Brookey]

I'm using excel on a new laptop for the first time and I'm having a genuine struggle with using the keyboard given that I'm used to it on this HP Elitebook. 

I would appreciate any help given for shortcuts to type * faster.

Thanks in advance,

Abderrahmane

[Dragon-Fur]

@Brookey 

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There are SO many Elitebook models --

The model in the example was chosen somewhat at random.

The solution applies to your system if your computer includes a Num Lock key on the keyboard.

Test model

HP EliteBook 845 14 inch G9 Notebook PC  

Test model > Category Setup & User Guides

Open

Maintenance & Service Guide

Go to Page 10

Item #7 Num Lock

The Num Lock key is a toggle - each press/release of the key switches the Num Lock ON or OFF

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Add Symbol(s) to your text entries

Switch on the Numeric keyboard (Num Lock on)

Type using the Alt key and the numbers on the Numeric Keyboard

Alt Key + Number        to see symbol

Samples…

Alt 179                               │

Alt 60                                  <

Alt 61                                 =

Alt 62                                  >

Alt 64                                 @

Alt 16                               ►

Alt 17                               ◄

Alt 30                              ▲

Alt 31                              ▼

Alt 251                            <check mark removed - not allowed in this editor> (check mark)

Alt 14                              ♫

Alt 33                           !

and

Alt 42                           *

Examples in Simple list format

Alt Codes – How to Type Special Characters and Keyboard Symbols on Windows Using the Alt Keys

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Hear a sound when you switch ON / OFF Num Lock, Caps, or Scroll lock

Settings > Accessibility

Under Interaction > Keyboard 

Under Sticky, Filter, and Toggle keys

Toggle Keys = ON

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