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What are Sticky Keys?
Sticky Keys is an operating system feature designed to minimize the repeated pressing of keys. People typically trigger this behavior by accident when they quickly press a key many times consecutively. Gamers in particular can frequently get tripped up by Sticky Keys, since they have a habit of rapid-fire button tapping.
How to Turn Off Sticky Keys in Windows 10 and Windows 7?
Method 1: Keyboard Shortcut
Press both SHIFT keys at the same time. This reset everything to normal. That is all.
Method 2: Control Panel
- Click Start → Control Panel → Ease of Access → Change how your keyboard works.
- Locate the “Make it easier to type” heading.
- Remove the check mark from the box next to “Turn on Sticky Keys”.
- Press the OK button to save your changes.
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How to Disable Sticky Keys Permanently
If you find the Sticky Keys feature particularly annoying, it can be turned off for good.
- Click Start → Control Panel → Ease of Access → Change how your keyboard works.
- Click “Set up Sticky Keys” (or press ALT+C).
- If there is a check in the box labeled “Turn On Sticky Keys”, un-check it.
- Un-check “Turn on Sticky Keys when SHIFT is pressed five times”.
- Click the OK button to save your changes.
You have now prevented Sticky Keys from re-activating in the future.
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