Macbook pro backspace and caps lock keys stopped working?

My macbook pro keyboard has suddenly started playing up. The backspace, caps lock and tab keys have stopped working. Nothing has been spilt on it. Any ideas in case it is a software glitch, please?

Take it to an Apple store or AASP.

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