Caps Lock is stuck on - can't log in

Does anyone have any ideas on how to unlock Caps Lock key that is stuck on/frozen? I can't enter my password to login to my iMac. I am using a standard wired keyboard and cannot get the caps lock to unlock no matter how many times I restart, unplug, plug the keyboard. I have tried to use my wireless keyboard but the computer is not linking to it.
I really hope that there is something I can do, other than buy yet another keyboard.
Thank you for any advice that any of you may have.
Maria

Welcome to Discussions Maria - the only thing I can think of is to turn the keyboard upside down and rap it on the table. This might unstick the key... maybe....
Let us know if it does,

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