![]() Although this does not always permanently damage the keyboard, it can make the device malfunction, at least in the short term. Spilling liquid on your keyboard happens more often than we’d like to admit. Fix 4: Dry The Keyboard Of Possible Water/Liquid Damage ![]() To avoid this issue, we recommend ensuring the autocorrect feature is disabled in the software you’re currently using. That can make the words you type come differently, even if you are not using an “unusual” keyboard layout or mistaking the letters. You may haven’t enabled it, but if you’re sharing your computer with someone else, it could be their preferred choice, and now you’re typing with autocorrect enabled. With autocorrect being one of the most widely-used features of modern devices and apps, it’s relatively common to find it enabled by default in the program you’re using on your computer. Fix 3: Disable Autocorrect Features In The Software You’re Using ![]() Hopefully, this will fix the problem immediately, but if it doesn’t, keep reading, as there are more available methods with different approaches. While using Windows + Space, you should hold the Windows key pressed and then use only the Space key to navigate through the list of available input methods. You can fix this using the Windows + SPACE keyboard shortcut. You could have QWERTY or a different layout enabled, and an accidentally-used shortcut may have switched the typing language to something else, so now your typing is incorrect. That isn’t in any way related to the keyboard layout. Sometimes, it could be that your currently-active Windows language is something other than your default language. Fix 2: Check The Windows Keyboard Language Settings You can also add more layouts or remove some if you no longer wish to accidentally or intentionally swap to them while using your computer. Now, you can use the Alt + Shift keyboard shortcut to swap between the layouts. Under the Keyboards section, click on Add a keyboard and choose your preferred layout from the list.Scroll down until you see the Preferred languages category, then find the language you’re currently using, click it, and choose Options.Click Language (located in the left sidebar menu).Type in (or copy and paste the word) Settings and click on the first result. ![]() Click on the magnifying glass icon next to the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of your taskbar.To “fix” this problem, revert to your familiar keyboard layout. If you’re unfamiliar with any of these preferences, you likely think that your keyboard types the wrong buttons, but instead, what it does is use a different layout. But, if someone with a different preference was using the same computer, they could have it set to the DVORAK layout or even something more uncommon, such as AZERTY or COLEMAK. There are multiple known keyboard layouts, the most popular one being QWERTY. Fix 1: Ensure You’re Using Your Preferred Keyboard Layout Usually, a light indicator on the key itself lets you know if the num-lock feature is enabled or disabled. The solution is to ensure the num-lock is off by pressing the button again. That enables many alternate commands that could make your keyboard type out numbers and symbols instead of letters, as the point of this feature is to make the board mimic a number pad. ![]() It’s easy to press the number lock (aka num-lock) button on your keyboard while playing a game or typing quickly by accident. Disable The Number Lock Mode On Your Keyboard If the problem persists, the issue is related to the device itself, and in this case, you should skip directly to fix #4 in this guide. If available, plug the keyboard into a different computer and do a quick typing test. The easiest way to avoid wasting time searching for a problem directly connected to the keyboard is by trying the device on a different PC. Connect And Test The Keyboard With A Different PC The easiest fix here is to unplug and re-plug your keyboard, and if it doesn’t change anything, try it one more time but now re-plug it in a different USB port. With this, the cable’s connection with your PC can become loose over time, and your keyboard may begin to malfunction. We often move our keyboards around, adjusting their position for the best possible hand placement and comfort, especially while gaming. There are quick fixes you could try before applying a more in-depth fix to the problem.ĭoing this may save you some time as it’s possible to fix the problem with one of the following tips: Plug And Unplug Your Keyboard ![]()
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