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Computer Help and Support

Tasmanian Devil

(45 posts)

1. What kind of computer?

Reply to Kali (Original post)

Mon Jan 12, 2026, 08:12 PM

Jan 12

Laptop running windows? MacOS? External keyboard or built-in (laptop)? Sounds like somehow the keyboard has gotten into "game" mode ... adsw are often used for arrow keys in keyboards without real arrow keys.

Sounds like some sort of keyboard mode set. I'd try powering off (not just restarting) and see if that's enough to reset things...

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what have I done? [View all] Kali Jan 12 OP

What kind of computer? Tasmanian Devil Jan 12 #1

yes an old windows Kali Jan 12 #3

I think you are right Kali Jan 12 #6

Hi Kali canetoad Jan 12 #2

not gaming board. I was typing something Kali Jan 12 #5

Keyboard layout MacKasey Jan 12 #4

I need more simple instrctions Kali Jan 12 #7

FYI walkingman Jan 12 #8

aha! Kali Jan 12 #9