Right shift key not working with middle row of letters

The right shift key on my Macbook Pro does not work with the middle row of letters. It works with all other letters and numbers, just not A-L. Nothing out of the ordinary happened, it just stopped capitalizing

Try resetting your SMC and PRAM.
Resetting the System Management Controller >>
If that does not work, test it using an external keyboard.
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Immediately shut down the computer and unplug the power cord.
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Lay the computer upside down on paper towels to get as much liquid as possible to drip out.
Note what was spilled on your Mac.
Bring the computer into an Apple store or AASP as soon as possible.
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Regards
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Check out the article below and turn on the keyboard viewer to see what happens to the keyboard when you press the right shift key. You may find out that it may be linked to add another combination of keys, which can produce the odd behavior that you are describing.
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