Shift + 3 gives pound instead of hash after Update

Question

I updated Ubuntu 17.04 to 17.10. After update, my keyboard layout changed automatically. Now instead of getting hash on pressing Shift+3, I am getting the £ symbol. I cannot even find keyboard layout settings in GNOME Ubuntu 17.10.

Solution 1

From a terminal window run setxkbmap us and restart the session. It may work without restarting too. That would set your keyboard layout to US English.

Solution 2

You can add a keyboard layout through the settings menu, under Region & Language. Click the '+' sign to add a new layout.

Comments

[marko]

Thanks, please accept the answer and vote it up if the issue has been resolved.

[BOO1210]

I did upvote it, but as my reputation is low, it won't be displayed!