Windows 10: Keyboard does shortcuts instead of numbers, letters and function keys

Discus and support Keyboard does shortcuts instead of numbers, letters and function keys in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; my keyboard keeps switching around shortcuts and does weird stuff, like when i press the button one it just opens a new chrome tab and if i doesn't... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by OliverHedegaard, Oct 12, 2021.

  1. Keyboard does shortcuts instead of numbers, letters and function keys


    my keyboard keeps switching around shortcuts and does weird stuff, like when i press the button one it just opens a new chrome tab and if i doesn't have chrome open it just opens up a internet explorer tab. if i just press all the command and control type buttons it changes the shortcuts around. the Alt Gr key and windows key have switched, so when i press Alt Gr my windows tab open up, and nothing happens when i press windows. my three does the word search thing on google, like when u do ctrl f .my two key does nothing, sometimes when im the other configurations of wierd shortcut layouts my b

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    OliverHedegaard, Oct 12, 2021
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  2. v_realo Win User

    Keyboard typing numbers instead of letters

    Hi flemmingknudsen,

    I’m Rey, your Independent Advisor.

    I understand you are having trouble with your keyboard which types numbers instead of letters. Let me help you with this.

    I understand that you have tried the num lock key and it's the same outcome.

    Have you tried to press Fn key + Num lock? If not, try it and see if it will fix the concern.

    If still it will not fix the issue, follow this steps:

    1.Press Windows Key + R then type osk and hit Enter to open On-Screen Keyboard.

    2.Turn off Num Lock by clicking on it (If it is ON it will be shown in different color).

    3.If you can’t see the Num lock then click on Options.

    4.Checkmark “Turn on numeric key pad” and click OK.

    5.This will enable the NumLock option and you could easily turn it off.

    6.Reboot your PC to save changes.

    Lastly, sometimes 3rd party software can conflict with Hardware such as Keyboard and can cause this issue. In order to Fix Keyboard Typing Numbers Instead of Letters issue, you need to perform a clean boot on your PC .

    1. Press windows key + R, then type msconfig.

    2. Select In General tab, select Selective Start up, put a check mark on load system services and unchecked "Load start up items".

    Let me know if you still have issues after these steps and let's work on this together.

    I believe that these steps will help you solve this issue you have. If not, kindly contact me and let me know.
     
    v_realo, Oct 12, 2021
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  3. Trudi Win User
    Numbers instead of letters on HP laptop and Vice Versa.

    I have had to plug in a keyboard because my windows 10 Laptop keyboard is typing numbers instead of letters and vice versa, I have tried the 'Shift Key and Ctrl' even 'Function and Number lock' its still the same, would a restore work?
    Thanks in advance.
     
    Trudi, Oct 12, 2021
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  4. Darshan J Win User

    Keyboard does shortcuts instead of numbers, letters and function keys

    When numlock is on, my desktop keyboard types numbers instead of letters

    Hello Vicky,

    Please help us with the below information to help you better.

    • What is the make and model of your laptop?
    This issue might occur if function key in the keyboard is enabled. So as an initial steps, I suggest you to check for the function key in the key board and make sure that it is not enabled.

    If the issue still persists you can run Hardware troubleshooter and check if it helps.

    Suggest you to follow the steps below and run the
    Hardware and Device
    troubleshooter and check if it helps.

    • Type “Troubleshooting” on the search bar.
    • Click on troubleshooting, then click on “Hardware and sound”.
    • Under Hardware and sound, click on “hardware and devices”.
    • A pop-up will appear, click on the “Next" button and your hardware troubleshooting will start.
    Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Darshan J, Oct 12, 2021
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