Windows 8.1 On-Screen Keyboard shows comma in numeric layout

Even changing my regional settings to use the full stop "." I still get the comma in the numeric layout of the On-Screen Keyboard. Changed the location/region to South Africa as well, still not helping.
Is there any way to change this?

Hi,
What about change keyboard layout?
How do I change the keyboard layout in Windows 8.1?
http://acer-au.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/32046/~/changing-the-keyboard-layout-in-windows-8.1
Would you please send back the screenshot of On-screen keyboard?
Kate Li
TechNet Community Support

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