Why Is My Keyboard Typing the Wrong Letters and Numbers?

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The discussion centers on keyboard malfunctions where incorrect characters are typed, specifically mentioning issues like 'K' appearing as '2' and '556*' as 'IoP'. Users suggest that the problem may stem from an activated NumLock feature or incorrect keyboard mapping settings. Solutions include checking the Control Panel, updating drivers, or replacing the keyboard. The conversation highlights common frustrations with keyboard usability and the importance of understanding keyboard settings.

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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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