Configure usb keypad to imac keyboard and indesign

Finally got hold of a usb numeric keypad to use for my indesign shortcuts. It works but doesn't not work on the shortcuts. (eg. opt+1). Does anyone know how I can get it to work.....I can get it to switch between numbers and acting as a cursor control, but will not use shortcuts.
Thanks

It's possible that you won't get it to work. Get used to using quick apply or buy a new keyboard.
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