How to Turn off Sticky Keys in Windows 10
The simplest way to turn sticky keys on and off in Windows 10 is the following technique. Tap Shift five times with sticky keys turned on to shut it off. You can also press any two keys simultaneouslyto turn off Sticky Keys. If the above doesn’t work, or you want to turn off this shortcut in Settings, follow these steps:
How to Turn off Sticky Keys on Windows 7 and 8
Windows 7 and 8 also uses the “press Shift five times” shortcut to enable and disable Sticky Keys. Pressing two keys at the same time will also disable it. To disable or enable it in the Settings:
What Are Sticky Keys?
Every keyboard uses modifier keys, which change the function of a letter key. The one you probably use most often is Shift, which changes lowercase letters to uppercase and use the “top row” characters on most keys, like the exclamation point (!) over the 1 key. Sticky keys assist people with disabilities or who suffer from repetitive stress injuries. Instead of holding down a button, you can tap it and it will stay “down” until you press another key. In Windows 7, 8, or 10, try this feature by pressing the Shift key five times. A box pops up asking you if you want to enable sticky keys. Afterward, try typing something, and you’ll see it in action. Sticky keys can be useful if you don’t like holding down a key for long periods of time. If you’re not a touch-typist, in particular, or if you’re learning how to use software that makes heavy use of modifier keys, it can be useful while you track down which key you want to press. Otherwise, they’re probably not worth leaving on.
