Windows 10: Keyboard does shortcuts instead of typing letters

lilliluna · Feb 3, 2023

Hello : I have the following issue: For a couple of days now, my keyboard doesn’t work properly anymore.Whenever I try to type in letters and numbers, I have a little loading sign next to my mouse cursor, but it won’t type any letters. Also, whenever I press ‘S’, it takes a screenshot and the volume buttons, ect. also still workThings I have tried: -Making sure Sticky Keys, Toggle Keys, Filter Keys are turned off-Checking if the drivers are up to date-Restarting the computer Thank you :

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v_realo · Feb 3, 2023

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.

Rose Ter · Feb 3, 2023

Keyboard types letters instead of numbers when inputting card details

Hi,

In order for us to assist you regarding the keyboard issue that type letters instead of numbers when putting in card details. Kindly refer to the response of
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP on this
link. This will provide you steps on how to use the correct software keyboard.

Let us know how it goes.

flemmingknudsen · Feb 3, 2023

Keyboard typing numbers instead of letters

keyboard types numbers instead of letters in the command window. Also in some other apps. Not in notepad, not in google chrome not in file explorer. Pressing Num Lock doesn't change anything.

Using an Asus UX31e Zenbook with external mouse, keyboard and monitor.

Keyboard layout is Danish which is what I want.

Tried with different keyboard. No change.

Please advise

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