9 Easy Ways to Fix a Keyboard Typing Backwards on Windows

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Quick ways to troubleshoot a keyboard typing in reverse
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Is your computer or laptop keyboard typing from right to left? This could be due to a setting on your device that may have been changed accidentally, or you may need to update your keyboard drivers. Luckily, this can be done in a few simple steps. If all else fails, you may need to use a different keyboard. This wikiHow will show you how to fix a keyboard typing backwards on your Windows 11, 10, or 8 computer.

Things You Should Know

  • Press "CTRL" + left "Shift" to return to left-to-write typing.
  • Change your system region in "Control Panel" → "Clock and Region" → "Region" → "Administrative" → "Change system locale…".
  • Update your keyboard driver by opening "Device Manager" → "Keyboards" → "Update driver".
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Change the keyboard's typing direction.

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    This can be done with the press of a few keys, so it's possible you may have changed this setting without meaning to. [1]
    • To return to left-to-right typing, press CTRL + left Shift .
    • If you want to use right-to-left typing, press CTRL + right Shift .
    • If your keyboard is deleting text as you type , you'll need to toggle off Overtype Mode by pressing Insert .
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Check other apps for keyboard issues.

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    If the keyboard is typing backwards in only one app, this could be a setting changed in the app itself.
    • Check the app's settings and turn off any feature that may enable right-to-left typing.
    • If there's no setting, try CTRL + left Shift while the app window is active to change the typing direction.
3

Restart your computer.

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    Restart your computer . Sometimes, your computer may just need a simple restart to get it working properly again. After restarting, try your keyboard again.
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Change your system region.

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    If your keyboard is typing incorrectly, this may be caused by your region setting. Follow the steps to change your system region to the correct one:
    • Open the Control Panel .
    • Click Clock and Region .
    • Click Region .
    • Click the Administrative tab and click Change system locale… .
    • Select the correct region from the drop-down menu.
    • Click OK .
    • Restart your computer, and then try your keyboard again.
5

Run the keyboard troubleshooter.

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    Windows 10 and 11 have built-in troubleshooters to diagnose and fix issues. Follow the steps to run the troubleshooter:
    • Open Settings .
    • Click Update & Security .
    • Click the Troubleshoot tab.
    • Click Additional troubleshooters .
    • Click Keyboard , and then click Run the troubleshooter .
    • Wait for the troubleshooter to diagnose the problem. Your computer may restart during this process. After the troubleshooter is finished, apply any suggested fixes. Try using your keyboard again.
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Update your keyboard driver.

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    If you're having issues with your keyboard, make sure to update your keyboard driver . To do so:
    • Right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager .
    • Click the arrow next to Keyboards to expand the section.
    • Right-click your keyboard and click Update driver .
    • Select Search automatically for drivers . If you already have a new driver file on your computer, select Browse my computer for drivers .
    • Let the driver install.
    • Restart your computer, and then try your keyboard again.
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Uninstall and reinstall the keyboard driver.

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    If updating the driver didn't work, you can try to uninstall the driver and install it again. To uninstall the keyboard driver:
    • Right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager .
    • Click the arrow next to Keyboards to expand the section.
    • Right-click your keyboard and click Uninstall device .
    • Restart your computer. Windows should automatically install the driver upon restarting. Try your keyboard again.
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8

Check for stuck keys.

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    This could cause the cursor to constantly shift towards the left, which can impact your typing. Test the key, and make sure it comes back up again.
    • To fix a stuck key , remove the key with a keycap puller. Dust around the area. Use a cotton swap and rubbing alcohol to remove stickiness.
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Use a different keyboard.

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    If all else fails, the issue could lie in the keyboard itself. Plug in a spare keyboard or purchase a new one. You can also try to fix the keyboard if the keys are sticking together.
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