Software Problem with Shift While Typing

Question

I am having trouble with typing in Word, PowerPoint and Outlook (email). When I hit shift, the letter still comes out lower case. When I press shift harder, both the first and second letters of the word come out capitalized. I thought I had a keyboard problem, but I just bought a new keyboard and it is still happening. Anyone else encountered this?

Answer 1

I wonder if you're triggering one of the Ease of Access options, such as StickyKeys. See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Make-the-keyboard-easier-to-use.

Answer 2

Maybe both keyboards are faulty and the Shift key is sticking.

While you can via File>Options>Proofing>AutoCorrect Options>AutoCorrect, set Word to Correct TWO INitial CApitals, there is NO setting in Word that would cause the issue that you report.

Answer 3

Interesting, but wrong so far as holding down the shift key too long. I hold the shift and type one letter, then release, then type the next letter and both come up capitalized. nThat's why I thought it was the keyboard itself, but the new keyboard does the same thing.

Answer 4

I guess that in the first instance there is a problem with synchronisation between the depression of the shift key and your typing the letter;  In the second case, you are holding the shift key down for too long - i.e. you have typed pressed the second letter before releasing it.

I don't think it's a matter of pressing harder per se.