Why Is My Keyboard Typing the Wrong Letters and Numbers?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a user experiencing issues with their keyboard typing incorrect letters and numbers. Participants explore potential causes and solutions, including settings adjustments and hardware issues, while sharing personal anecdotes related to keyboard functionality.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes their keyboard typing incorrect characters, such as 'K' appearing as '2' and '5' as 'I'.
  • Another suggests that the keyboard mapping may be incorrect and recommends checking settings in the Control Panel or updating the driver.
  • Some participants humorously comment on the situation, with one noting that their own keyboard frequently changes key outputs.
  • Several participants propose that the NumLock key may have been activated, leading to the misinterpretation of certain keys.
  • One participant shares their experience of frequently replacing keyboards, indicating a possible issue with durability or personal usage habits.
  • Another mentions dissatisfaction with their mouse, indicating a broader discussion about input devices beyond just the keyboard.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the issue may be related to the NumLock setting, but there is no consensus on the underlying cause or a definitive solution. The discussion includes a mix of personal experiences and technical suggestions.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the specific settings or solutions that may resolve the keyboard issues, and there are references to personal habits that may affect keyboard longevity.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals experiencing similar keyboard issues, those interested in troubleshooting hardware problems, or users looking for ergonomic input device recommendations may find this discussion relevant.

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I Am CoPY!ng and Past!ng most of th!s. s0me 0f the 2eys are tyP!ng the wr0ng !etters. K c0mes 0ut as 2. 556* !s rea!y IoP, and etcetera. He!P!:eek:
 
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Sounds like the keyboard map got screwed up. Did you change a setting?

Off the top of my head, perhaps you can fix it in "Control Panel" (Device Manager, or System), or fix the driver, or try a new keyboard.
 
You poor thing! But Lisa will love your use of !
 
yomamma said:
I Am CoPY!ng and Past!ng most of th!s. s0me 0f the 2eys are tyP!ng the wr0ng !etters. K c0mes 0ut as 2. 556* !s rea!y IoP, and etcetera. He!P!:eek:
So what's new, my keyboard morfs all the time, no key ever stays in the same place long enough for me to touch typ.
 
You must have activated the numlock if k writes as two, the u must be a 4?
 
Monique said:
You must have activated the numlock if k writes as two, the u must be a 4?
LOL! That's exactly what it looks like. :smile:
 
I need to go get another stack of $9 keyboards, I just used my last one. :frown:
 
my keyboard works fine. I want a new mouse though. I hate this wireless one I'm using I want one of those that are about 4 inches tall. Looks much more ergonomically friendly.
 
I recently went through 3 keyboards (within a month) thanks to hypnagogue's "captions".

I really need to stop drinking and reading.
 
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Monique said:
You must have activated the numlock if k writes as two, the u must be a 4?
OMG YESS! I AM SO STUPID!

It took me a few minutes to find NumLock on my laptop. it is just a little lock symbol which only works when I press the Function key

sorry Lisa!:redface:
 
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hypatia said:
You poor thing! But Lisa will love your use of !
:smile: Very clever of you! Actually I wanted to tell him I really liked it, but then I saw you've already mentioned that!
 

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