ShiftAlt is a desktop utility designed to correct text that has been typed using the wrong keyboard layout. Its primary function is to instantly reverse the characters of a selected text string when a user accidentally types in one language layout while intending to use another. The tool is activated by a single hotkey, allowing for quick correction without interrupting the user's workflow. It is described as a free and lightweight application. The main capabilities of ShiftAlt include seamless detection of the incorrectly typed text and support for multiple languages. This allows the tool to handle common layout mismatches, such as typing in a QWERTY layout when the system is set to a different layout like QWERTZ or AZERTY, or switching between scripts like Cyrillic and Latin. The workflow is straightforward: a user selects the garbled text, presses the designated hotkey, and the application automatically converts the characters to the intended layout. Typical use cases involve any situation where a user has typed a sentence or phrase without realizing the keyboard layout was switched. This commonly occurs when switching between languages or after system updates that reset layout preferences. The tool eliminates the need to retype the text manually. Technical requirements are minimal, as the application is designed to be lightweight and run in the background, responding only when the hotkey is invoked. No specific operating system or hardware requirements are listed beyond a standard desktop environment.