How to Stop Windows from Using Sticky Keys

You know how unpleasant it can be if you’ve ever used a Windows computer and had the Sticky Keys notification appear each time you repeatedly hit a keyboard button. This is particularly true if you utilize keys like Shift and Ctrl, for instance, when playing games or using complex software.

It can be annoying if you don’t know how to turn off this notification, which informs you that the Sticky Keys function has been enabled. Fortunately, you may do a few straightforward actions to turn off the Sticky Keys function and remove the grating notice.

When you adhere to the instructions in this article, the Sticky Keys notification won’t show up every time you touch a keyboard button.

How to Turn Off/On Sticky Keys on Windows 11

Sticky Keys in Windows 11 may be turned on or off by doing the following:

1. To access the Start menu, use the Windows key on your keyboard or choose the Windows symbol in the taskbar.
2. Select the “Settings” icon from the Start menu. It is often situated above the power button and has a gear-like appearance.
3. Select the “Accessibility” category by clicking it in the Settings box. Its icon is a picture of a wheelchair-bound individual.
4. Select “Keyboard” from the list of options on the left side of the accessibility settings.
5. Find the “Sticky Keys” area by scrolling on the right. It belongs under the “Interaction” section.
6. Ensure that the toggle switch adjacent to “Press one key at a time for keyboard shortcuts” is set to the “Off” position to turn off Sticky Keys.
7. Sticky Keys may be activated by simply toggling the “On” position switch.

How to Turn OFF & ON Sticky Keys in Windows 10

You may use the method described above to disable Sticky keys in Windows 10 by pressing the Shift key on your keyboard five times.

1. Windows may be launched by pressing the Windows key on your keyboard or clicking the Taskbar icon in the lower-left corner of your screen.
2. Run searching for “Ease of Access.”
3. Find Ease of Access keyboard options in the search results and click on them.
4. Off is selected by flipping the switch next to Use Sticky Keys. Unchecking Allow the shortcut key to start Sticky Keys will disable the shortcut and prevent it from activating again.

How to Turn OFF & ON Sticky Keys on Windows 7 and 8

You may easily turn off Sticky keys in Windows versions as old as Windows 8 and 7. On some systems, you may also deactivate Sticky keys manually by doing the following: pressing Shift five times in a row.

1. When the context menu appears, choose Control Panel by pressing Windows + X on your keyboard.
2. Choose Make the Keyboard Easier to Use from the various options after clicking Ease of Access.
3. When you reach the Make It Easier To Type area, scroll down. Make sure the option to Turn On Sticky Keys is unchecked. If not, click it once to make it inactive, then click Apply.

How to Turn Off/ON Sticky Keys with a Keyboard Shortcut

You may do the following actions to disable Sticky Keys using a keyboard shortcut:

1. For around 8 seconds, hold down the Shift key on your keyboard. The Sticky Keys function will be enabled as a result.
2. Immediately after the Sticky Keys dialogue box shows on your screen, let go of the Shift key.
3. Select the link in the Sticky Keys dialogue box that reads, “Go to the Ease of Access Centre to disable the keyboard shortcut.”
4. It will then launch the Ease of Access Centre window. Find the section under “Make it easier to type” by scrolling down.
5. Select the “Set up Sticky Keys” option by looking for it and clicking.
6. Remove the tick mark from the “Turn on Sticky Keys when SHIFT is pressed five times” checkbox in the Sticky Keys settings window.
7. For the changes to be saved and the window to dismiss, select the “Apply” or “OK” option.
8. You may remove Sticky Keys’ keyboard shortcut by doing these instructions.

How to Disable Sticky Keys in the Settings Section

You may disable the Sticky keys pop-up and notification noises and turn off Sticky keys. To accomplish this, enter the options menu and select the Accessibility tab to access the Sticky Keys options. Here is a step-by-step explanation of how to accomplish it on a Windows computer.

1. To launch the Windows Settings app, use the Windows key plus I on your keyboard.
2. Toggle to the Accessibility tab by selecting it from the menu options.
3. Press on the Keyboard by swiping downward.
4. In this section, switch off the sticky keys.
5. Moreover, go down to Notification preference and click on the arrow to expand the choices if you want to disable the Sticky Keys notification or pop-up sound.
6. Here, uncheck the two boxes. The notification and pop-up noises for Sticky Keys will be turned off.
7. Then, return to Sticky Keys and choose the toggle by clicking the arrow next to it.
8. Turn off all the toggles that are visible on your screen now.
9. Sticky keys and any associated Windows settings will be disabled as a result.

How to Stop Sticky Keys from Appearing in the Control Panel

The appropriate choices to disable Sticky keys in Windows 11 are also accessible through the Control Panel menu. You may also disable Sticky Keys pop-ups and alerts by doing this. To accomplish it, follow the steps below.

1. Click the “Start” button in the bottom left corner and type “Control Panel” into the search bar.
2. You should see “Control Panel” mentioned in the search results. To access the Control Panel, tap on it.
3. From this option, select Ease of Access. Afterward, select “Change how your keyboard works.” Turn on Sticky Keys’ should be unchecked in this window.
4. Next, choose “Set up Sticky Keys.” Additional Sticky key menu choices will then become available.
5. Here, uncheck each applicable box. The notification noises and pop-up messages for Sticky Keys will also be disabled.
6. When finished, select Apply, then select OK to put the adjustments into effect.
7. By doing so, Windows will turn off and stop requesting Sticky Keys.