Keyboard Typing Symbols Instead Of Numbers| Problem Solved

Imagine you are typing in numbers on your keyboard. But your Keyboard typing symbols Instead of Numbers. This is what a new SwiftKey update has done to its keyboards. In This article, we are going to solve this issue.

First of all, we will see the major reasons, why we are facing this problem of typing symbols instead of numbers. Then in the next step, we share with you a list of suitable solutions.

To fix issue of Typing Symbols Instead Of Numbers you can try the following steps:

1. Check if the Num Lock key is on and turn it on if it’s off
2. Restart your computer
3. Check your keyboard settings and make sure the correct layout is selected
4. Update your keyboard driver
5. Run a virus scan to check for any software issues
6. If none of the above steps work, you may need to replace your keyboard.

Let’s Start!

First, take a look at the major reasons.

Why keyboard Typing Symbols instead of Numbers?

These are the major reasons that’s Why your computer keyboard is typing Symbols Instead of Numbers.

• Shift Key is Pressed
• Fn Key is on
• Stick Key is On
• Num Lock off
• ALT key is Pressed
• Selected a Specific Keyboard Layout

Can this issue be caused by a software problem?

Yes, it is possible that a software problem can cause your keyboard to type symbols instead of numbers. This can be caused by a virus or malware, or by a conflict with other software on your computer.

Running a virus scan and checking for software conflicts can help to identify and resolve this issue.

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Now here we go to the solution to This Problem.

How to fix the Keyboard Typing Symbols Instead of Numbers?

If your keyboard is typing symbols instead of numbers, there are a few things you can do to fix the issue.

First, try restarting your computer. This will often resolve the issue as it refreshes the operating system.

If that doesn’t work, you can try adjusting your keyboard settings. Go to the Control Panel and select “Keyboard.” From here, you can change a variety of settings that may be causing the problem.

If those two solutions don’t work, you can go to the Below possible solutions that will definitely help you.

1. Turn off Fn Key

The Fn key is a modifier key that is found on many laptop keyboards. It is used to activate special functions on the keyboard, such as media controls and function keys.

If your computer is typing symbols instead of Numbers, maybe the fn key is on. In that case, you may want to disable the Fn key so that you can use the regular function keys. This can be done by  Pressing the Fn key with a specific Button.

Like if you want to Disable Num Lock on a laptop you can press it.

• Press the Fn key with the F11 Key. (Every laptop has its own Short key)
• And This will Automatically Turn off the Num Lock.
• Then you can type the Numbers.

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2. Shift Key is Pressed

If the Shift key is pressed when the symbols are being typed, then the symbols will be replaced with numbers.

So Try to Hold the Shift key and then Release it. I will turn off the shift key. Or you can Press the Right or left Shift keys one by one.

3. Turn off Stick Key

If you can’t seem to get your keyboard to type numbers, it may be because the “stick” key is on. To fix this Problem,

• Open Windows Setting (Windows +i )
• Click on Accessibility > Keyboard > Sticky keys
• Then Turn it off.

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4. Turn On Num Lock:

One way to fix Typing symbols instead of numbers is to turn on Num Lock on your computer. If Num Lock is turned off, it will automatically change your typing mode to symbols when you hit the “Symbol” key.

So Press the Num Lock Button on your keyboard. And it will turn on the Num Lock key and YOu will see the Num lock light on keyboard will turn on. On some keyboards, there is a short key for Num Lock which you can press with the Fn key.

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5. Maybe ALT Key is Pressed

Another way to fix Typing symbols instead of numbers is to make sure that the “ALT” key is not pressed when you are typing. This will temporarily change your keyboard layout to American English.

Sometimes you turn on the Stick key which can hold the ALT key when you press it. So make sure that you disable the Stick key that we mention in Step 3.

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5. Change Keyboard layout

If none of these methods work, you may need to change your keyboard layout. To do this, open the “Windows 11 Settings” app and click on ” keyboards.” Select the keyboard you want to change from and then click on “Change layout.” From here, you can choose American or British English.

• Open Windows Setting by pressing Widnows+i
• Click Time and Language on left side.
• Now click on language & Regions > Options(select a keyboard which you want to change)

• Click on add keyboard. and add your Specific language keyboard for you.

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Why Can’t I Press Numbers on My Keyboard?

There are a few reasons why you might find it difficult to enter numbers on your keyboard. Firstly, if you’re not used to using symbols, you may find it hard to distinguish between the different digits. Secondly, if you’ve got a lot of keys close together, Numbers can be difficult to reach.

• You can enable the Number Pad on your laptop by Pressing the fn Key. with F11

• Or you can enable it by Pressing Num Lock key on a computer keyboard.

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How to Change Numbers to Symbols on the Keyboard?

You can definitely change numbers to symbols on your computer keyboards. These symbols are printed on the keyboard’s number keys. So you can press and hold the Shift key with a specific Number. And it will type symbols.

For Example, if you press shift+2 it will type @ on your keyboard.

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How do I change my keyboard keys back to normal?

If you are having trouble with your keyboard keys being in a different position than normal, or if you just want to change back to the default keyboard settings, there are a few simple steps that you can take.

• Open windows 11 Setting (Windows+i).

• Click on Time and Language Setting on left.

• Then click on Language  & regions.

• Here you will find a button to ADD a Language. Click on it.

• Then select United States Language and install it.  

• To change Current keyboard setting. Click on it.

• Here you will see Installed Keyboard.

• Click a specific Keyboard and add it.

Here, you can choose the layout that you are most comfortable using. If you are still having trouble with your keyboard keys being in a different position than normal, then you can try downloading a third-party keyboard app from the App Store or Google Play Store.

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How do I turn off Fn lock?

You can turn off fn key on your laptop or computer keyboard easily.

• Press Fn key Pressing FN+f11 on Your laptop keyboard.

• if it’s not working on can see on your laptop keyboard there will be a different sort key.

Conclusion:

If you’ve found that your keyboard is typing symbols instead of numbers, there are a few possible explanations. It could be that you accidentally enabled the “Num Lock” feature, which switches your keyboard to number input mode.

Alternatively, your computer’s language settings may be configured incorrectly, causing the wrong characters to appear when you type. Whatever the case may be, it’s usually easy to fix this problem by adjusting a few settings on your computer.

FAQs:

How do I use keyboard typing symbols?

To use a keyboard typing symbol, first press the key that corresponds to the symbol you want to use. Then type the symbol followed by the corresponding letter. For example, to type the bracket symbol ( Bracket, press the “9” key and with Holding shift key.

What are the keyboard typing symbols for the number keys on my keyboard?

The keyboard typing symbols for the number keys on your keyboard are “0” through “9”. which you can use by holding the Shift key.

What causes my keyboard to type symbols instead of numbers?

The major cause can be if the “Num Lock” function is turned off. When Num Lock is off, the keys on the numeric keypad will function as navigational or cursor control keys rather than as numbers.