Keyboard Not Working

Answer a couple of questions and get the exact fix.

Why does this happen?

A keyboard that won't type is usually a pairing issue (wireless), a stuck driver, or a mis-set keyboard layout. The fixer below walks through the fastest path for each — restarting first, since stuck input drivers cause most cases.

Common causes

• Wireless keyboard lost pairing or battery died.
• A stuck or corrupt input driver.
• Debris blocking individual keys.
• The wrong keyboard layout or Num Lock enabled.

Symptoms

• No keys type at all.
• Some keys work and others don't.
• Keys type numbers instead of letters.
• The wrong characters appear.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my wireless keyboard not typing?

Check the batteries, re-pair it, and try the USB receiver in a different port. Test it on another device to rule out the keyboard itself.

Why are my keys typing numbers instead of letters?

Num Lock is on. Press Num Lock to turn it off, or check the keyboard layout in Time & language settings.