Why Won’t My Keyboard Type?
Before we dive too far into fixes and if it’s applicable, check to see if your keyboard has an on/off switch and make sure it’s switched to the On position. If it’s on and is battery-powered, make sure it has working batteries or is at least somewhat charged. Some of the reasons a keyboard might be unresponsive include:
The computer is frozen: If the computer or an app is frozen or locked up, you won’t be able to type.The keyboard is disconnected: The keyboard may have been unplugged, ran out of batteries, or the wireless connection may have been disrupted.The intended text field isn’t selected: If the text field you’re trying to type in has been deselected, your keyboard will either not type or it will be typing somewhere off-screen (so it appears like it’s not working).Software or driver problems: Your keyboard driver or some other software issue may be preventing the keyboard from working.
How to Fix It When a Keyboard Won’t Type
If your keyboard isn’t working, try these fixes: If computer isn’t responsive, then you’ll have to try to fix your frozen computer before you can proceed. Once the computer is responsive again, you can proceed with the restart. You can also check to see if a different USB cable works if your keyboard uses a detachable USB cable. If you have accidentally clicked outside the text field where you want to type, your computer won’t be accepting any key presses or it will send the type to the wrong place. Even if the app you want to type in is on the screen, it may not be the focus app. Navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard, and disable sticky keys, filter keys, and toggle keys. For example, if you were trying to type in a word processor, try opening your web browser, click in the URL bar, and see if you can type there. If you can, then close and restart the first app to see if that fixes the problem. If it connects via Bluetooth, try turning the Bluetooth on your computer on and off, and check to make sure that your keyboard connects. You may need to pair your keyboard again if it doesn’t connect.
