Shortcuts for damaged Letter Keys in Keyboard!

Experiencing issues with non-functional letter keys on your keyboard can be frustrating. Fortunately, Windows provides alternative methods to input these characters without relying on third-party software or the on-screen keyboard.

Using Alt Codes to Input Characters:

Alt codes allow you to produce characters by holding down the Alt key and typing a specific numeric code on the numeric keypad. This method is particularly useful when certain keys are unresponsive.

Steps to Use Alt Codes:

1. Ensure Num Lock is Activated:
   • Press the Num Lock key to enable the numeric keypad.
2. Enter the Desired Character:
   • Hold down the Alt key.
   • While holding Alt, type the corresponding numeric code using the numeric keypad.
   • Release the Alt key, and the character will appear.

Common Alt Codes for Letters and Special Characters:

Character	Alt Code	Character	Alt Code
A	Alt + 65	a	Alt + 97
B	Alt + 66	b	Alt + 98
C	Alt + 67	c	Alt + 99
D	Alt + 68	d	Alt + 100
E	Alt + 69	e	Alt + 101
F	Alt + 70	f	Alt + 102
G	Alt + 71	g	Alt + 103
H	Alt + 72	h	Alt + 104
I	Alt + 73	i	Alt + 105
J	Alt + 74	j	Alt + 106
K	Alt + 75	k	Alt + 107
L	Alt + 76	l	Alt + 108
M	Alt + 77	m	Alt + 109
N	Alt + 78	n	Alt + 110
O	Alt + 79	o	Alt + 111
P	Alt + 80	p	Alt + 112
Q	Alt + 81	q	Alt + 113
R	Alt + 82	r	Alt + 114
S	Alt + 83	s	Alt + 115
T	Alt + 84	t	Alt + 116
U	Alt + 85	u	Alt + 117
V	Alt + 86	v	Alt + 118
W	Alt + 87	w	Alt + 119
X	Alt + 88	x	Alt + 120
Y	Alt + 89	y	Alt + 121
Z	Alt + 90	z	Alt + 122

Note: The numeric codes must be entered using the numeric keypad; the number keys above the letter keys will not work for this purpose.

Additional Tips:

• For Laptops Without a Dedicated Numeric Keypad:
  • Many laptops have a function (Fn) key that enables a virtual numeric keypad using certain letter keys.
  • Consult your laptop’s manual to identify these keys.
• Using Character Map:
  • Windows includes a Character Map utility that allows you to select and copy special characters.
  • Access it by typing charmap in the Run dialog (Win + R).

By utilizing these methods, you can continue working efficiently even when certain keys on your keyboard are malfunctioning.