how do i fix it

joshua herrera 0 Reputation points
2026-09-15T03:33:31.1166667+00:00

my shift 2 keydoesnt give the a swirly thing it gives this "

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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  1. AI answer

    2026-09-15T03:33:44.7733333+00:00

    This is usually a keyboard layout mismatch.

    If Shift + 2 gives " instead of @, Windows is likely using a layout where that key maps differently.

    Try this:

    1. On the sign-in or desktop screen, check the language/keyboard selector at the bottom right.
    2. Switch to the keyboard layout that matches the keyboard being used.
    3. If Shift + 2 still does not produce @, try AltGr + 2.
    4. After signing in, open Control Panel > Region > Administrative tab > Copy settings.
    5. Select both options under Copy your settings to: so Windows and the sign-in screen use the same language and keyboard settings.

    If characters used in other languages are needed often, Windows also supports installing additional keyboards and switching between them.

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  2. GsN5034 - IA 76,990 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-15T04:24:15.1466667+00:00

    Hello,

    What is the default keyboard input language selected in the System Keyboard Settings?

    Go to Start > Settings > Time & Language > Language & Region.

    Select your Preferred language as shown in the screenshot here.

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    Click Language Options.

    Scroll down until you find the 'Keyboards' Section.

    Ensure US QWERTY is selected.

    Delete the other Installed keyboards selected.

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