how to stop keyboard from typing in reverse

Anonymous
2018-04-15T11:58:46+00:00

In windows 10, and while typing a sentence, windows will begin displaying keystrokes in reverse order as id I am typing backwards when I am not. How to I stop this from occurring?

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  1. Vijay A. Verma 104.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2018-04-15T12:07:33+00:00

    Try following steps first and check after each step

    1. Run Keyboard Troubleshooter

    Type Troubleshoot in Windows Start Search box > Click Troubleshoot > Scroll down and click Keyboard > Run the troubleshooter > Follow onscreen directions

    1. Run Hardware & Devices Troubleshooter

    Type Troubleshoot in Windows Start Search box > Click Troubleshoot > Scroll down & Click Hardware & Devices > Click Run the Troubleshooter & follow on-screen directions > Restart the computer after troubleshooting is completed

    1. Uninstall Keyboard Driver

    Windows Key+X (Or right click on Start) > Click Device Manager > Expand Keyboards > Right click on Standard PS/2 Keyboard > Click Uninstall > Reboot your computer

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  2. DaveM121 813.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2018-04-15T12:36:38+00:00

    Hi Kelly, try this keyboard shortcut:

    For Left to Right Typing

    Ctrl + Left Shift

    For Right to Leftt Typing

    Ctrl + Right Shift

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  3. Sumit 42,926 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2018-04-15T14:44:52+00:00

    Haven't seen this before. Can you try a clean boot to narrow down if a 3rd party driver isn't the cause?

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/41804-perfo...

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