Microsoft Flight Simulator will ask you to search for keys on your keyboard that you may never have used before. The game's commands and keyboard shortcuts are extensive, and you'll need quick access to plenty of key combinations to do whatever it takes to successfully fly your plane.
If you are wondering what the Num Del key is and you are having trouble getting that particular key combination to work in the game, this article will help you. If you're using a TKL or 60% card, we're not sure exactly how you'll work around this problem, but Microsoft Flight Simulator easily uses the numeric keypad for many keyboard shortcuts. This is where you will find the Num Del key.
Below you can find a brief overview of the numeric keypad and what each button does under different circumstances.
The first thing to know is that what the numeric keypad buttons do differs depending on whether you have Num Lock on or off. You can find the Num Lock button at the top right of the numeric keypad on most keyboards, and it should have an indicator light above it to let you know if it's off or on.
To get the Num Del key, you will need to turn off Num Lock and then press the decimal or period key, which is usually right next to the zero key. And that's all. Nothing fancy, just make sure to turn Num Lock on and off as needed, otherwise it might get a little frustrating.
While it may seem like there is a lot to learn and remember when you first start playing, it shouldn't take long before your muscle memory kicks in, and the relevant commands you need to learn to fly. become second nature.
