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my input microphone is not working

My F8 button does not seem to be functioning and when I go into settings I have no input devices

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-05-06T08:22:07.3766667+00:00
prue milne 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-06T08:22:22.6933333+00:00
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realtek microphone not working properly in Windows 11 - driver 6.0.9354.1

There seems to be many questions on fixing microphone issues in Windows 11 but no remedies. Microphone shows but is too faint to be used for Teams calls though the volume states it is up to 100%. Requested virtual assistance from 2 Microsoft techs, but…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-04-30T17:42:07.3933333+00:00
Bev Fair 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-06T07:37:20.1633333+00:00
Clary-N 10,925 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Marathi Phonetic keyboard is not working

Screenshot 2026-05-05 132909.png I have installed marathi phonetic keyboard earlier it was working now it is not. please help

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-05-05T08:02:04.6566667+00:00
viraj joshi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-05T13:09:10.78+00:00
viraj joshi 0 Reputation points
6 answers

my speech to text doesn't load up and keeps circulating

my speech to text doesn't load up and keeps circulating

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-04-30T13:05:19.5266667+00:00
SUMIT ANAND 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-04T18:27:03.9233333+00:00
SUMIT ANAND 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Emoji panel search not working

It used to be that I could open the toolbar (Windows key + .) and type to search for the emoji I'm looking for e.g. 🙃 but now when I open it and try to search it closes the emojis window rather search. Seems to be associated with a recent update.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-04-16T22:21:32.3033333+00:00
David G 10 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-05-04T01:54:21.54+00:00
Pierre Tremblay 0 Reputation points
2 answers

How to detect the language of a peripheral keyboard

How to detect the language of a peripheral keyboard with French Swiss and German characters in different places than my integrated keyboard?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-05-01T14:05:34.72+00:00
Jim Campbell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-01T14:40:35.7733333+00:00
DaveM121 872.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

How do I fix a delayed response to each keystroke in Windows 11?

A few days ago, on my laptop, I noticed that there was about a full second delay after pushing each key before the character registered on the screen. Sometimes the keys do not even register at all. I have to push keys repeatedly before getting a…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2025-12-06T04:16:00.4933333+00:00
James Taylor 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-01T05:38:55.51+00:00
David Lapkovsky 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Can Microsoft make a Jyutping input method

I hope I can type Cantonese with Jyutping. Can Microsoft make it please我想用粵拼打中文啊

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2025-12-17T17:27:33.7666667+00:00
wailun chow 5 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-04-29T22:01:14.6166667+00:00
Peanut 25 Reputation points
2 answers

Please introduced native Cantonese Pinyin / Jyutping input method in Windows.

as the company computer does not allow downloading third-party input methods for security reasons. Cantonese Pinyin input methods allow typing Chinese characters using Cantonese romanization (Jyutping or Yale) on computers and mobile devices. Advantages…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-02-08T04:21:23.7166667+00:00
Peanut 25 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-04-29T21:53:43.12+00:00
Peanut 25 Reputation points
2 answers

My microphone is not working with any applications

My microphone is not working, this is a new setup.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-04-29T07:40:40.8566667+00:00
Shane Hooks 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-29T07:43:58.2933333+00:00
Kapil Arya 37,686 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

keyboard light

How to find my pc have keyboard backlight? If it has how to enable it?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-03-10T17:28:49.46+00:00
Anakha Madhu 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-28T13:52:48.23+00:00
Lawrence Lungu 0 Reputation points
2 answers

how to set up windows 11 to write chinese characters

how to set up windows 11 to write chinese characters with a pc pen

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-02-05T18:24:34.68+00:00
Bing Han Khouw 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-04-28T01:49:04.0533333+00:00
Clary-N 10,925 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how to fix Bijoy bayanno in WINDOWS 11

Bangla typing isn't working. when write MS Word, it worked. But when write in the search bar, it didn't work.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-04-25T04:16:13+00:00
hasib ullah 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-26T15:00:21.2833333+00:00
Thomas4-N 14,790 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows 11 Turkish Home setup misstyping

As u can see it says "Authenticatoruygulamanızda" but it needs to be "Authenticator uygulamanızda" (PII Removed form screenshot).

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-04-22T10:51:37.17+00:00
Can Fethi Pehlivan 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-26T09:20:46.6533333+00:00
Can Fethi Pehlivan 20 Reputation points
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Please add Kurdish Kurmanci (Latin) language pack and keyboard layout to Windows

Kurdish is one of the largest languages in the Middle East, and Kurmanji (Latin alphabet) is the most widely spoken dialect, used by tens of millions of people in Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Europe, and beyond. Currently, Windows only provides support for…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2025-10-02T14:46:41.7733333+00:00
Kable 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T07:01:52.36+00:00
rose mary 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Change Language

Can i have it in french please.................................................................................................................?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-04-20T19:04:23.9933333+00:00
Serge Martin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-22T14:00:13.6+00:00
Ivan B 109.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Cannot apply changes to advanced keyboard settings hotkeys

I go here, I click on "input language hotkeys" It takes me here I click "change key sequence" for the options to switch to each keyboard layout, and remove the hotkey. I click ok on both. It looks like this. I click apply, and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-04-20T13:22:00.8066667+00:00
Violet Sloan 345 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-22T07:24:40.1766667+00:00
Emma1-N 6,750 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

when will voice typing support Greek?

when will voice typing support Greek? There are tons of other less used languages already in Windows voice typing but not this one?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-04-21T12:48:42.1266667+00:00
panos martinis 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-21T13:41:03.91+00:00
Paulo GM 63,950 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Issue with Microsoft Bopomofo IME – Candidate List Not Showing on Windows 11

Hello Microsoft Support, I am experiencing an issue with the Microsoft Bopomofo IME on Windows 11. The IME appears to be partially working: I can input Zhuyin (Bopomofo) symbols, and they appear with an underline. However, the candidate list…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-04-22T09:56:00.77+00:00
潘氏海燕 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-04-22T10:15:46.9033333+00:00
Ian-T 7,725 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I want to install Filipino for voice audio, but it was missing.

I want to add Filipino for text-to-speech, but unfortunately,it was not available.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-04-22T12:21:48.18+00:00
Jean Elen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-22T13:03:24.4933333+00:00
Ice Darel Caorte 1,070 Reputation points Independent Advisor