Keyboard types numbers instead of letters (Windows)

Maybe the issue with the keyboard typing numbers instead of letters can be easily solved by restarting your device. Unplug it from the power cord and plug it in after a couple of minutes.

If this error appears again, then feel free to check out the other solutions.

The Windows Troubleshooter tool can help with addressing various issues, including this one.

To use the tool to fix your computer, feel free to follow the steps below:

1. Go to Settings and click on Update & Security (or type Windows Troubleshooter in the start menu search box);
2. Click on Troubleshoot and then on Hardware and Devices;
3. Run the tool and follow the on-screen instructions.

Maybe the issue with the keyboard typing numbers instead of letters can be easily solved by restarting your laptop. It would be best to remove the laptop's battery and reinsert it after a minute or two.

If this error appears again, then feel free to check out the other solutions.

Maybe the issue you experience with the keyboard was addressed and released by Windows in the form of an update. Check if an update is available, and if it is available, install it.

If you are not sure how to check for updates manually, and update your device's operating system, feel free to check out the don't know how to update the operating system solutions.

Maybe an outdated driver (especially the keyboard driver) is responsible for this issue. In this case, you need to update the driver to the latest version.

Aside from downloading the latest version of the driver via the manufacturer's website, you may also, attempt to update it via the device manager, by following the steps below:

1. Right-click on My Computer/This PC, select Properties and then Device Manager (alternatively, you can type Device Manager in the start menu search box);
2. Click on one of the driver categories (Keyboards, Network adapters, Display adapters, Sound, video and game controllers);
3. Right click a driver from the drop-down list and select Update Driver Software...
4. Click on search automatically for updated driver software, if you don't have the drivers' installation files in your computer or on a CD;
5. Click on Next and do not interrupt the updating process.
   
   

The don't know how to update drivers guide will be of great help, if you are not sure how to update them.

Maybe your computer was invaded by a virus or viruses, which may have corrupted the keyboard drivers. Open your antivirus software or install one, if you haven't done it already, and scan your computer. If viruses were detected, remove them.

Feel free to look into the virus removal and protection guide, where you can learn more about useful tips on how to remove viruses.

Uninstalling the keyboard drivers through the device manager can help with fixing the issue. Basically, what you will do in this case is removing the currently-installed drivers and letting Windows search for and install new ones. To uninstall the keyboard drivers, feel free to follow the steps below:

1. Go to the start menu, type Device Manager and click on it, once it appears;
2. Click on the Keyboard driver dropdown button;
3. Right click a driver from the drop-down list and select Uninstall Device;
4. Restart your computer.

If you used another keyboard (from a different manufacturer) in the past, and purchased a new keyboard on which you have this issue with the keyboard typing numbers instead of letters, make sure to remove the drivers and software associated with the former keyboard so that they don't conflict with the drivers of the latter keyboard.

Feel free to check the don't know how to uninstall a program guide if you feel unsure about how to remove drivers.

Your (multimedia) keyboard won't work properly if your computer doesn't have the keyboard driver installed or if the wrong driver is installed. Download and install the keyboard driver from the official website.

If you are not sure how to find, download and install drivers, feel free to check out the don't know how to download and install drivers guide.