Laptop Keyboard Displays Wrong Characters on a Dell Notebook
Summary: Resolve the issue when your Dell laptop keyboard types the wrong letters. Our guide helps with common issues like the keyboard typing wrong letters, incorrect Number Lock settings, and more. ...
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Chromebook, G Series, Alienware, Dell Plus, Dell Pro, Dell Pro Max, Dell Pro Plus, Dell Pro Premium, Inspiron, Latitude, Dell Pro Rugged, Vostro, XPS, Legacy Laptop Models, Mobile WorkstationsArticle Properties
Article Number: 000123342
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 24 Feb 2026
Version: 11
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