This article will show you how to repair an unresponsive keyboard. We'll go over wired and wireless keyboards, as well as built-in keyboards.
Why Won't My Keyboard Type
If your keyboard has an on/off switch, flip it to the On position before we go any further with the fixes. Assuming it is battery-operated, check that the batteries are fully charged or at least partially functional.
When a keyboard is unresponsive, it could be due to a number of factors.
-The PC has locked up: You won't be able to input text if the computer or a program has locked up.
-Disconnecting the keyboard Maybe you forgot to plug in the keyboard, the batteries died, or the wireless signal was lost.
-The wrong text box was chosen. In the event that the text field you're attempting to type in has been deselected, your keyboard will either not type at all or type somewhere off-screen (making it appear as though it's not working).
-Whether it's a bug in the software or a driver, There could be a problem with your keyboard driver or another piece of software.
How to Fix It When a Keyboard Won't Type
-If your keyboard isn't working, try these fixes:
Turn off the machine and wait for it to restart. It is possible to restart a computer by clicking the mouse button if it is active. If the keyboard wasn't working before, it might after a reboot. If your computer is unresponsive, you'll need to try restarting it before continuing. It is safe to restart the computer once it has responded again.
-Verify that your keyboard is properly connected. A USB keyboard can be reset by simply unplugging and reconnecting it. If that doesn't do the trick, try connecting it to a different computer or USB port. If your keyboard has a USB cord that can be removed, you can try switching to a different cable to see if that helps.
-Verify that you have the right text box checked. It may help to double-check your spelling by clicking inside the field you intend to use before continuing to type. If you have clicked somewhere other than the text field into which you want to type, the computer will either ignore your keystrokes or send them to the wrong location. However, even if the target app is visible, it may not be the active one.
-Inactivate the filter and sticky keys. To fix a keyboard that appears to be functioning normally but fails to type the keys you press, try turning off sticky, filter, and toggle keys. You can turn off the keyboard's sticky keys, filter keys, and toggle keys by going to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard.
-Change the text box you're using. Try your typing skills in a different app.
-If you're having trouble typing in a word processor, try switching to a web browser and clicking in the URL bar. If you can, try quitting and relaunching the initial program to see if that resolves the issue.
-If your keyboard is wireless, make sure the connection is strong. The wireless USB dongle may need to be unplugged and replugged if the keyboard is connected via that method. If your keyboard is Bluetooth-enabled, you can test its connection by turning your computer's Bluetooth on and off. If your keyboard still won't connect, try re-pairing it.
-Make sure the keyboard is clean. Your keyboard may not function properly if it is dirty. Since dirty keyboards often have partially functional keys in addition to those that are stuck, this is a likely cause of your issue.
-Modify your driver software. You can try updating your drivers if your keyboard still won't work after you've done so. It's possible that a new keyboard driver will get it back up and running.