{"id":3022,"date":"2022-11-09T12:21:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T06:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/?p=3022"},"modified":"2022-11-09T12:21:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T06:51:06","slug":"arrow-keys-not-working-on-keyboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/arrow-keys-not-working-on-keyboard\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Arrow Keys Not Working on Keyboard? (7 Great Fixes)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If arrow keys are not working on your computer keyboard, first ensure that it is plugged into the computer securely. Then check that you are on the latest keyboard driver. You can also clean the keyboard, reinstall the keyboard driver, or turn off Scroll Lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was hoping to play a game on my computer when I realized that the arrow keys were not working. This led me to do some thinking and intense troubleshooting steps to figure out what was causing the problem. It didn't take me long to figure out that the solution was to reinstall my keyboard driver. It fixed the issue entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're dealing with your arrow keys not working on keyboard, it's understandable that you might be frustrated. This article will show you exactly how to fix this and get your arrow keys working correctly again. Let's dive right into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6615bcea34736\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6615bcea34736\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/arrow-keys-not-working-on-keyboard\/#How_Do_I_Fix_My_Keyboard_Arrow_Keys_Not_Working\" title=\"How Do I Fix My Keyboard Arrow Keys Not Working?\">How Do I Fix My Keyboard Arrow Keys Not Working?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/arrow-keys-not-working-on-keyboard\/#1_Make_Sure_Keyboard_is_Connected_Well\" title=\"1. Make Sure Keyboard is Connected Well\">1. Make Sure Keyboard is Connected Well<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/arrow-keys-not-working-on-keyboard\/#2_Re-Install_Your_Keyboard_Driver\" title=\"2. Re-Install Your Keyboard Driver\">2. Re-Install Your Keyboard Driver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/arrow-keys-not-working-on-keyboard\/#3_Update_Your_Keyboard_Driver\" title=\"3. Update Your Keyboard Driver\">3. Update Your Keyboard Driver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/arrow-keys-not-working-on-keyboard\/#4_Clean_Your_Keyboard_Arrow_Keys\" title=\"4. Clean Your Keyboard Arrow Keys\">4. Clean Your Keyboard Arrow Keys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/arrow-keys-not-working-on-keyboard\/#5_Disable_the_Scroll_Lock_Key\" title=\"5. Disable the Scroll Lock Key\">5. Disable the Scroll Lock Key<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/arrow-keys-not-working-on-keyboard\/#6_Use_Windows_Keyboard_Troubleshooter\" title=\"6. Use Windows Keyboard Troubleshooter\">6. Use Windows Keyboard Troubleshooter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/arrow-keys-not-working-on-keyboard\/#7_RMA_Keyboard_If_Eligible\" title=\"7. RMA Keyboard, If Eligible\">7. RMA Keyboard, If Eligible<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/arrow-keys-not-working-on-keyboard\/#Final_Words\" title=\"Final Words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Fix_My_Keyboard_Arrow_Keys_Not_Working\"><\/span>How Do I Fix My Keyboard Arrow Keys Not Working?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're dealing with your arrow keys not working on your keyboard, there are quite a few different fixes you can try out to get them back in working order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Arrow-Keys-of-Black-Keyboard.jpg\" alt=\"Arrow Keys of Black Keyboard\" class=\"wp-image-3025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Arrow-Keys-of-Black-Keyboard.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Arrow-Keys-of-Black-Keyboard-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Make_Sure_Keyboard_is_Connected_Well\"><\/span>1. Make Sure Keyboard is Connected Well<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice that you're suddenly stuck with a malfunctioning keyboard, especially if the arrow keys were working correctly the last time you used it, you might be dealing with a poor hardware connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your wired keyboard is not plugged into its USB port completely, it might result in the arrow keys not being able to send input properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same can also apply to a wireless keyboard when the dongle is not properly inserted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless, remove and reinsert the plug to your keyboard to see whether the connection is the culprit. You can also give another USB port a shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Re-Install_Your_Keyboard_Driver\"><\/span>2. Re-Install Your Keyboard Driver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your keyboard stopped working out of nowhere and you're certain it didn't sustain any damage or liquid spills, it might be a software issue, particularly with the driver for the keyboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can test out this theory by uninstalling the faulty driver for your keyboard and reinstalling it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do this through Device Manager in just a few steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Right-click the Start menu button in the bottom-left corner of your screen.<\/li><li>Select \"Device Manager\".<\/li><li>Click on the little arrow to the left of the \"Keyboards\" entry. This will expand the menu.<\/li><li>Right-click on the keyboard entry which appears under it.<\/li><li>Select \"Uninstall device\".<\/li><li>A prompt will appear on the screen. Click \"Uninstall\" to confirm the action.<\/li><li>Once done, right-click the Start button.<\/li><li>Hover over \"Shut down or sign out\" and click \"Restart\".<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the computer turns back on, Windows will automatically reinstall the keyboard's driver. You can then try and see if that helped fix your arrow keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Update_Your_Keyboard_Driver\"><\/span>3. Update Your Keyboard Driver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When there are known bugs in a driver, the manufacturer will usually push out a newer version to replace the faulty driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why it can be helpful to regularly update the drivers for your devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner of the screen.<\/li><li>Click on \"Device Manager\".<\/li><li>Double-click the \"Keyboards\" entry.<\/li><li>Right-click on your keyboard's entry.<\/li><li>Click \"Update driver\".<\/li><li>Choose \"Search automatically for drivers\" to have Windows search for any newer versions.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, you will find that you are already on the latest version of the driver. However, if Windows does find a newer version, you may need to restart the computer first and then check to see whether the keyboard arrows work now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Male-Hands-Typing-on-a-Wireless-Computer-Keyboard.jpg\" alt=\"Male Hands Typing on a Wireless Computer Keyboard\" class=\"wp-image-3027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Male-Hands-Typing-on-a-Wireless-Computer-Keyboard.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Male-Hands-Typing-on-a-Wireless-Computer-Keyboard-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Clean_Your_Keyboard_Arrow_Keys\"><\/span>4. Clean Your Keyboard Arrow Keys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One reason why your keyboard arrows might not be working properly, especially on a mechanical keyboard, could be because there is debris or dirt preventing the arrow keys from activating the switches underneath them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This usually happens when you don't clean your keyboard frequently or at all, and if you eat food around your computer. Those crumbs can really get in the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix arrow keys not working when this is the case, you just need to give your keyboard a good clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different techniques to clean arrow keys depending on how bad the gunk is. Unplug your keyboard or turn off the computer before attempting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The first thing to try when cleaning out a keyboard is to flip it over and gently tap on it. This will help shake out any loose dirt between and under the arrow keys.<\/li><li>You can use a can of compressed air to push out any debris and dust in the harder-to-reach parts of the keyboard.<\/li><li>Alternatively, you can resort to using a vacuum cleaner with a dust attachment at the end to suck up any loose material from the arrow keys.<\/li><li>Depending on how much space is between your arrows keys, you can use cotton swabs to get in between the keys and drag out any thicker, more stubborn grime. A toothbrush can also help.<\/li><li>Finally, if none of these tricks work and you really want to give your arrow keys a proper clean, you can use a keycap puller to remove each arrow key. Use wet wipes to do a proper cleaning underneath the keys. Make sure to let it dry properly though.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Disable_the_Scroll_Lock_Key\"><\/span>5. Disable the Scroll Lock Key<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In certain applications, like Microsoft Excel, having the Scroll Lock feature enabled can result in some weird circumstances where it might seem like your arrow keys are not working right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All it takes to stop this from happening in Excel is to simply press the Scroll Lock key to toggle it off. On most keyboards, you can tell when it is on thanks to an indicator light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is important to know that you won't find a Scroll Lock key on every keyboard out there. Smaller keyboards sometimes don't have a Scroll Lock key at all. Some might have it, but you will need to press it in combination with a Function (or Fn) key to disable or enable it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your computer doesn't have a Scroll Lock key, you're not out of luck. You can use the On-Screen Keyboard application in Windows to disable Scroll Lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do that, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Press the Windows key + CTRL + \"O\" simultaneously to open the On-Screen Keyboard.<\/li><li>Once the On-Screen Keyboard appears on your PC, look for the \"ScrLk\" button under the \"Pause\" key, which represents Scroll Lock. Press it so that it's the same color as the rest of the keys. This means that it is disabled.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you can try out the arrow keys in software like Microsoft Excel and see whether turning off Scroll Lock helped fix the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Use_Windows_Keyboard_Troubleshooter\"><\/span>6. Use Windows Keyboard Troubleshooter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows has a built-in troubleshooter meant to help you out when your keyboard starts causing problems. If you've tried other fixes with no luck, you can use this keyboard troubleshooter to see if it can fix your arrow keys not working issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To run Keyboard Troubleshooter on Windows 10, do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Press the Windows key + \"I\" to open the Settings app.<\/li><li>Click on \"Update &amp; Security\".<\/li><li>From the panel on the left, select \"Troubleshoot\".<\/li><li>Select the \"Additional troubleshooters\" option.<\/li><li>Choose \"Keyboard\" and \"Run the troubleshooter\".<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to run Keyboard Troubleshooter on Windows 11, the steps differ a bit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Press the Windows key + \"I\" to open Settings.<\/li><li>Select \"System\" from the panel on the left.<\/li><li>Scroll down and click on \"Troubleshoot\".<\/li><li>Click \"Other troubleshooters\".<\/li><li>Scroll through the list, look for \"Keyboard\" and press the \"Run\" button.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you run the troubleshooter, follow the steps and see if it can help fix your arrow keys not working issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_RMA_Keyboard_If_Eligible\"><\/span>7. RMA Keyboard, If Eligible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is a hardware issue, you simply need to send the keyboard back to the manufacturer if it's still under warranty. This can be annoying, but it is better than getting a new keyboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Fingers-Using-Arrow-Keys-and-Letters-Keys.jpg\" alt=\"Man Using Arrow Keys and Letters Keys on a White Keyboard\" class=\"wp-image-3029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Fingers-Using-Arrow-Keys-and-Letters-Keys.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Fingers-Using-Arrow-Keys-and-Letters-Keys-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the arrow keys on your keyboard stop functioning, you can try to fix them with different solutions. You can clean each arrow key, reinstall and update drivers, disable Scroll Lock using the Scroll Lock button or On-Screen keyboard, connect the keyboard again, or run a troubleshooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the problem is due to a hardware issue, you may have no other option but to send the keyboard in to be fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did this article help you fix your arrow keys which aren't working? If so, take a look at our related articles, where you can learn so many new tips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If arrow keys are not working on your computer keyboard, first ensure that it is plugged into the computer securely. Then check that you are on the latest keyboard driver. You can also clean the keyboard, reinstall the keyboard driver, or turn off Scroll Lock. 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