Fix Keyboard Problems
Keys not working, wrong characters, layouts.
Alt Key Not Working: 10 Fixes for Windows and Laptops
Alt key not working? Fix Sticky Keys, stuck modifiers, game mode and layout problems, and learn why Alt codes need a numpad and the left Alt key.
Sep 24, 2026
@ Key Not Working or Typing " Instead? Keyboard Layout Fix
Shift+2 typing a quote instead of @? Your keyboard layout is wrong. Switch UK and US layouts on Windows, Mac and Chromebook, and type @ on any layout.
Sep 24, 2026
Delete Key Not Working? How to Fix It on Windows, Mac and Laptops
Delete key not working? Check Delete versus Backspace, test the key, turn off Filter Keys, fix drivers, and remap it in minutes on Windows or Mac.
Sep 24, 2026
Enter Key Not Working? Fixes for Keyboards and Laptops
Enter key not working? Test both Enter keys, check Mouse Keys and Filter Keys, rule out an app or remap, then clean the stabilizer or remap the key.
Sep 24, 2026
Function Keys (F1–F12) Not Working? Fn Lock and Driver Fixes
F1 to F12 doing the wrong thing? Toggle Fn lock, change the default in BIOS or UEFI, flip the Mac function key setting, and install the hotkey driver.
Sep 24, 2026
Keyboard Lag or Input Delay: Causes and Fixes
Keyboard lag? Turn off Filter Keys, fix wireless interference and Bluetooth, charge the battery, lower CPU load, and tune game settings for instant keystrokes.
Sep 24, 2026
Keyboard Not Typing at All? Step-by-Step Fixes
Keyboard not typing? Work from cable and batteries to Bluetooth pairing, another port and account, Safe Mode, drivers and a BIOS test to find the fault fast.
Sep 24, 2026
Keyboard Typing Double Letters? Fix Key Chatter and Repeat Settings
Keyboard typing double letters? Lengthen the repeat delay on Windows or Mac, fix switch chatter, update firmware, and use a debounce tool as a stopgap.
Sep 24, 2026
Keyboard Typing Symbols or Numbers Instead of Letters? Fix Num Lock and Layout
Letters coming out as numbers or symbols? It is almost always the laptop Num Lock overlay or a wrong layout. Fix both in a minute on Windows, Mac or Chromebook.
Sep 24, 2026
Keyboard Typing Wrong Characters? How to Fix Layout and Language Problems
Wrong characters when you type? Find the active layout with Win+Space or Control+Space, remove extra languages, tame dead keys and type any missing symbol.
Sep 24, 2026
Laptop Keyboard Keys Not Working: The Complete Fix Guide
Laptop keys not working? Fix Fn lock and Filter Keys, reinstall the driver, power reset, test in BIOS to prove hardware or software, then repair.
Sep 24, 2026
Num Lock Not Working or Numpad Typing Arrows? Fix It
Numpad typing arrows or nothing? Check the Num Lock state, turn off Mouse Keys, toggle the laptop overlay with Fn, and make Num Lock stay on at startup.
Sep 24, 2026
One Key Not Working on Your Keyboard? Causes and Fixes
One dead key is usually debris, a worn switch or a remap. Test it, clean under the keycap, check accessibility settings, then remap or replace it.
Sep 24, 2026
Shift Key Not Working? Fixes for Windows and Mac
Shift key not working? Turn off Sticky Keys and Filter Keys, check both Shift keys, rule out Caps Lock and app capture, then clean or remap the key.
Sep 24, 2026
Some Keyboard Keys Not Working: Diagnose the Pattern
When only some keys fail, the pattern reveals the cause. A dead row, the function keys, the number row or letters typing numbers each point to a different fix.
Sep 24, 2026
Spacebar Not Working? How to Fix a Space Key on Any Keyboard
Spacebar not working or only in the middle? Fix debris, the stabilizer and Filter Keys, rule out browser extensions and apps, then remap or replace it.
Sep 24, 2026