Keyboard is not working on one user account

Only one user account on my iMac cannot use the keyboard. All other accounts including the admin works fine. But after my daughter signs in to her account (using the keyboard to type her password) the keyboard is no longer detected by bluetooth. The mouse works fine and it seems as though the keyboard actually loses power too because the caps lock button does not even light up anymore. Please help!

Hello ChristinaM004,
After reviewing your post, I have located an article that can help in this situation. It contains a number of troubleshooting steps and helpful advice concerning bluetooth issues:
Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
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