Windows 10: letters/symbols are not working on keyboardlaptop, numbers are. cannot sign in to go to...

letters/symbols are not working on keyboardlaptop, numbers are. cannot sign in to go to settings etc to try to fix.

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INSERT SYMBOLS

A couple of days ago I asked how to get capital letters with accents (circumflex). I got a very prompt answer suggesting a couple of methods including changing the character code on the symbols submenu. This worked very well but I didn't note the original
character code which produces most of my commonly used symbols.

What is this code please and is there a list of alternate character codes together with what symbols they produce?

Many thanks

RayTJ

 

NumLock Turns Letters Into Numbers on Desktop Computer

I had the same problem, it seems that it happens only with several keyboards.
Finally I solved it this way (sorry, but I've got Polish language set):

• Step 1 - Go to keyboard driver properties using Device Manager and select Update driver
  
• Step 2 - Select Browse my computer, then Allow me to choose from drivers list
  
• Step 3 - Uncheck "Show compatible hardware"
  

Now find something like "Standard keyboard device" on the drivers list, install it (click Yes in the compatibility warning window) and check if keyboard is still working.

If so - reboot Your computer and enjoy fixed keyboard without letters turning into numbers.

If not - revert driver back and try another one.

 

When using and typing into windows explorer search ,random letters, numbers and symbols are showing.

When using and typing into windows explorer search ,random letters, numbers and symbols are showing. Keyboard works fine in all apps and browsers. When I use an app or browser then return to windows explorer search it will be correct for a couple of minutes before not working again. If I go to the search and touch the "A" key on my keyboard 5 times in a row I will get 5 random letters, numbers or symbols rather than "A".

I am using a brand new 10 day old Dell Inspiron laptop which when received I updated from Windows 10 to Windows 11. It is fully updated with no outstanding updates or optional updates.