How do I turn off Shift key lock?

To turn off Sticky Keys, press the shift key five times or uncheck the Turn On Sticky Keys box in the Ease of Access control panel. If the default options are selected, pressing two keys simultaneously will also turn off Sticky Keys.
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How do I turn off shift lock in Windows 10?

To turn off Shift Lock for Touch Keyboard in Windows 11/10, follow these steps:
  1. Press Win+R > type regedit > press the Enter button.
  2. Click on the Yes option.
  3. Navigate to TabletTip\1.7 in HKCU.
  4. Double-click on the EnableShiftLock DWORD value.
  5. Set the Value data as 0.
  6. Click the OK button.
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Why is keyboard lock shift?

A mechanical shift lock is a mechanism that allows the shift lock function to be released by pressing the shift key. Mechanical linkages connect the shift keys on either side of the keyboard into the shift lock key; pressing either shift key will mechanically release the shift key.
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Why isn't my keyboard typing on my laptop?

Update the keyboard drivers or change settings

Your device drivers could be malfunctioning for several reasons, including third-party software or a power issue. Uninstall and reinstall the drivers to see if it fixes your keyboard.
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How do I fix my keyboard not typing letters?

Fixes for my keyboard won't type:
  1. Restart your computer.
  2. Adjust your keyboard settings.
  3. Uninstall your keyboard driver.
  4. Update your keyboard driver.
  5. Try this fix if you're using a USB keyboard.
  6. Try this fix if you're using a wireless keyboard.
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Pro Tips: Disable Sticky Keys on Windows 10



How do I reset my keyboard?

With the keyboard unplugged, hold down the ESC key. While holding down the ESC key, plug the keyboard back into the computer. Keep holding the ESC key until the keyboard begins to flash. Unplug the keyboard again, then plug it back in.
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How do I unlock my keyboard on Windows 10?

To unlock the keyboard, you have to hold down the right SHIFT key for 8 seconds again to turn off Filter Keys, or disable Filter Keys from the Control Panel. If your keyboard doesn't type the correct characters, it's possible that you've turned on NumLock or you're using a incorrect keyboard layout.
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Which function key unlocks the keyboard?

Press your lock keyboard shortcut

Once you've identified the right F-button, hold the Fn key on your keyboard and then press it.
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Why is my Windows keyboard locked?

Step 1: Turn Off Filter Keys

If your entire keyboard is locked, it's possible that you've turned on the Filter Keys feature accidentally. When you hold down the right SHIFT key for 8 seconds, you should hear a tone and the “Filter Keys” icon appears in the system tray.
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How do I fix my keyboard not typing Windows 10?

Here's how you can run the keyboard troubleshooter on Windows 10.
  1. Click on the Windows icon in your taskbar and choose Settings.
  2. Search for “Fix keyboard” using the integrated search in the Settings application, then click on “Find and fix keyboard problems.”
  3. Click the “Next” button to start the troubleshooter.
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How do I reset my keyboard back to normal?

Follow these steps:
  1. Select Window, Preferences. The Preferences dialog opens.
  2. Select General, Keys. The Keys dialog shows the preferences for shortcut keys.
  3. Click Restore Defaults. The Restore Keyboard Defaults dialog opens.
  4. Click OK to restore all keys to the default settings.
  5. Click OK to close the Keys dialog.
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How do I get my keyboard back to normal on Windows 10?

Via Control Panel

Open Control Panel > Language. Select your default language. If you have multiple languages enabled, move another language to the top of the list, to make it the primary language – and then again move your existing preferred language back to the top of the list. This will reset the keyboard.
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How do I find my keyboard settings?

To access keyboard settings in Windows, follow the steps below.
  1. Open the Control Panel.
  2. Click or double-click the Keyboard icon. If you're not viewing the Control Panel as icons, change the View by to Large icons or Small icons in the top-right corner of the Control Panel.
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