Word 2008 won't recognize keyboard

Any clues on why Word 2008 won't recognize my keyboard? I'd update the program, but can't find one. Help!

Ask on the Microsoft Mac forums, as it's their software you're having issues with. These forums are for troubleshooting Apple products:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac

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