typing backwards

Chris Morgan 0 Reputation points
2026-07-28T17:13:47.5366667+00:00

on/in text boxes the cursor stay on the left hand side and all typing is backwards. How do I fix this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
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  1. John Jefferson Doyon 82,405 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-07-28T17:52:55.2466667+00:00

    Hi, @Chris Morgan

    This may be caused by the wrong keyboard language or the text direction being switched.

    1. Does this happen in every app or only in one app or website?
    2. What language code appears near the clock, such as ENG, ARA, or HEB?
    3. Did this start after adding or changing a keyboard language?

    For now, press Windows + Space and select your normal English keyboard. Then click inside a text box and press the left Ctrl + Shift keys together to restore left-to-right typing.

    Also check “Settings” > “Time & language” > “Language & region.” Open “Language options” and see whether an unwanted keyboard layout is installed.

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