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How do I fix symbols instead of numbers?
Try numpad with numlock switched off. If that doesn’t help, try typing ALT-4-9 for “1”, ALT-5-0 for “2” and so on. (keep pressed ALT while you type numpad-4 and numpad-9, then release ALT). Try with SHIFT-ALT, too.
Why can’t I type numbers?
One of the most common reasons for the issue where laptop keyboard won’t type numbers is that the Num Lock key is disabled. In most keyboards, it is represented by a small LED at the top-right corner. Press the Num Lock key once to enable the number pad.
Why do I get symbols instead of numbers?
Why do I have switched symbols on my keyboard?
Take the case of the switched [@] and [“] symbols. These symbols love playing hide and seek and are particularly problematic when you are unfamiliar with a PC you are using. The reason they change location from PC to PC is quite simple: The @ and ” symbols are interchanged on USA vs UK keyboard layouts hence the mix-up. Anti-climatic, no?
What to do if your keyboard is swapping keys?
Install Firmware To Stop @ & “ Keys Swapping. Sometimes keyboards have firmware that can mess up with your language settings, which may mean you run into issues even after following the steps above. To fix this, the first thing you should do is install any supporting software for your keyboard.
Why do my keys keep swapping between US and UK?
The reason why the @ and ” keys keep swapping is because your keyboard is switching between two different language settings. Usually, the keyboard is swapping between a US keyboard and a UK keyboard. The main difference between these keyboards is that the “ and @ are in opposite positions. On a UK keyboard, pressing shift +’ will give you an @
How can I change the default keyboard layout?
For those who haven’t noticed, most PCs on the market come with the USA keyboard layout by default. The same thing applies to online websites which keep correcting your realise as realize. What you need to do is to go to Region and Language settings in the Control Panel. The shortcut is to simply type region and language in the search box.