Windows 10: My keyboard alt and windows key has switched

I have done all the ways I’ve been told from Fa + S/A/space bar yet they still don’t work and I also tried doing it from device manager, I don’t know if it’s because I got a wired keyboard but please help

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Keyboard shortcut Alt key not working

Hi,



Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.

• 
  Since when are you facing this issue?
  
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  Did you make any software or hardware changes on your computer prior to this issue?
  
  
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Step 1: You may check if the ALT key is functioning correctly in on-screen keyboard. It will help us to verify if there is any issue with the keyboard.

Follow the steps below to open On-screen Keyboard.

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  Windows + Q, type OSK (on-screen keyboard)
  
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  And check if it works
  

Step 2: Run Hardware and device Troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your devices. Refer these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
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  Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
  
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  Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
  
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  Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
  

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

 

Start and Alt keys have switched function on external keyboard

Hi there,

I'm running bootcamp on my Mac and using a Logitech K850 keyboard. This morning I noticed that the Start and Alt keys have switched functions. I'm trying to use excel and it is terribly frustrating when using shortcuts. I would love any suggestions to fix.

Thanks,

Wilson

 

Alt + 21 Numpad Key Not Working.

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the difficulties you are facing with Alt key shortcuts and
in order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

• Are you aware of any changes in the PC prior to this issue?
  
• How many keyboard layouts are installed on the PC?
  
• Which application you are facing this issue?
  
• Did you check if the Alt key is working in on-screen keyboard?

However, we would suggest you to perform these methods and check if the issue persists.



Method 1: Troubleshoot keyboard.

1. Press Windows + I key from the keyboard to launch
   Windows Settings.
   
2. Select Updates & Security. Click on
   Troubleshoot from the left pane.
   
3. Scroll the list and select Keyboard.
   
4. Click on Run the Troubleshooter.
   
5. Follow the on screen steps.
   

Method 2:
Update the Keyboard driver.

Please update the Keyboard driver from the device manager, refer this article to update or reinstall the driver:

Update drivers in Windows 10



We await your response.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator