Why do modern keyboards have Scroll Lock?

This allows the user to pause the display and read long messages that scroll through the screen too quickly to read, for example when the system is booting up.

1. Do all keyboards have Scroll Lock?
2. What do I do if my keyboard doesn't have a Scroll Lock?
3. How did Scroll Lock get turned on?

Do all keyboards have Scroll Lock?

Scroll Lock on keyboards without a Scroll Lock key

Some laptops and keyboards do not have a physical Scroll Lock key. Some of these have a second function on another key that acts as if a Scroll Lock key was pressed.

What do I do if my keyboard doesn't have a Scroll Lock?

If your keyboard does not have a Scroll Lock key, on your computer, click Start and then press CTRL+C to display the Charms bar. Click Change PC Settings. Select Ease of Access > Keyboard. Click the On Screen Keyboard slider button to turn it on.

How did Scroll Lock get turned on?

The scroll lock can be turned on or off by pressing the “Scroll Lock” or “ScrLk” key on the keyboard. This key may not be available on all physical keyboards. However, it is available on all virtual keyboards. 2.