A key on Mac keyboard typing strange characters

The A key on my Mac keyboard types a bunch of strange characters when I press it. How do I change it back?

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Posted on Jul 27, 2019 11:19 AM

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Jul 27, 2019 1:10 PM in response to Unsafeguarded

That sounds like a sticky or failing key.

Test another keyboard with your Mac.

Test your keyboard with another Mac.

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