The keyboard writes letters twice - this may be the reason
If your keyboard sometimes causes problems and writes letters twice, this may be due to incorrect settings, among other things. We'll show you how to solve the problem.
Double letters: Check the keyboard settings
In the case of problems such as double letters, changing the settings can often help:
- Open the "Control Panel" and search for "Keyboard" in the search field.
- Click "Check Keyboard Status" to open the corresponding dialog box.
- You will find the settings under the "Speed" tab. Check that the "Delay" and "Repetition Rate" sliders for repeating characters are set correctly. If necessary, adjust the setting. The delay should not be set too short and the repetition rate should not be set too long. The values depend on your keystrokes. You can test the setting in the field below the slider.
Check the keys on the keyboard
If only certain letters are repeated more often, there may be a mechanical problem. Thoroughly cleaning the keyboard will help here to solve the problem:
- Test the relevant buttons with a short stroke. Check that the button pops out completely when you release it.
- Sometimes a button is stuck due to contamination. Check to see if a crumb or dust is blocking the button.
Hardware defect as the cause of double letters
A keyboard can also break at some point. If you have eliminated contamination and checked the keyboard settings and the problem is not resolved, you should try a replacement keyboard. If you can write with this without errors, there is probably a defect in the hardware. Then only a new purchase helps. You can find a price comparison of the best keyboards on our website.
If you have a problem with a delayed keyboard input, read another practical tip to find out why.