If the ” and @ keys keep swapping on your Windows 11/10 computer, this post will help you fix the issue. The most common cause of this issue is the keyboard layout or keyboard language. However, other causes can also trigger this problem.
The ” and @ keys keep swapping on Windows 11/10
If you notice that the ” and @ keys keep swapping on your Windows 11/10 computer, use the following fixes to resolve the issue:
- Check your keyboard language
- Reinstall your keyboard driver
- Reset the keyboard settings to the default
- Map your keyboard keys
Below, we have explained all these fixes in detail.
1] Check your keyboard language
The most common cause of this issue is the incorrect keyboard language. It is possible that your keyboard is set to the English (UK) language instead of the English (US) language. I also reproduced this problem on my laptop by installing the English United Kingdom) language pack for my keyboard. When I set the English (UK) for my keyboard layout, the ” and @ keys were swapped on my laptop.
You can check this in Windows 11/10 Settings. Follow the steps provided below:
- Open the Settings on your computer.
- Go to “Time & language > Language & region.”
- If you find the English (United Kingdom) language at the top, move the English (United States) language to the top.
Check if the issue is fixed. If this does not work, press the Win + Spacebar. This will open a popup window where you can select the English (United States) language for your keyboard. Alternatively, you can also remove the English (United Kingdom) language pack installed for your keyboard. To do so, open the Language & region page in Windows 11/10 Settings. Click on the three dots next to the English (United Kingdom) and select Remove.
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2] Reinstall your keyboard driver
A corrupted keyboard driver can also cause such a type of problem. We suggest you reinstall your keyboard driver. The steps to do this are as follows:
- Open the Device Manager.
- Expand the Keyboards branch.
- Right-click on your keyboard driver and select Uninstall device.
- Restart your computer or scan for hardware changes.
The above steps will reinstall your keyboard driver.
3] Reset the keyboard settings to the default
The problem might also have occurred due to a program that you installed on your system previously. Some programs can change the way your keyboard functions. In this case, you can reset your keyboard settings to the default. Resetting a keyboard is also useful if it is not working as expected. Reset your keyboard and see if this fixes the issue.
4] Map your keyboard keys
You can also use the keyboard mapping software. You can assign a different key to your keyboard keys by using these programs. If the problem persists despite trying the above fixes, you can fix the problem by using the keyboard mapping software.
I hope this helps.
How do I fix Keyboard keys typing wrong characters in Windows 11?
If your keyboard is typing the wrong characters, you have probably selected the wrong keyboard layout. You can check this in your Windows 11/10 Settings. Apart from that, faulty drivers can cause this issue.
How do I fix my interchanged keyboard keys?
You may experience different issues regarding the interchanged keyboard keys, like the left Alt key and Windows key being swapped, W S A D and Arrow keys being switched, etc. Some common fixes that you can use to resolve these issues are reinstalling the keyboard driver, resetting the keyboard layout, etc.
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