Sticky Keys · Settings guide
How to turn off Sticky Keys in Windows
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Sticky Keys lets you press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time. It's often switched on by accident by pressing Shift five times.
01 · Before you start
Check these first
- Windows logo key + U opens Accessibility settings directly.
Source: Microsoft: Windows keyboard shortcuts for accessibility
02 · Change the setting
Step by step, by device
Keyboard shortcut
Press Shift five times
- Press Shift five times to turn Sticky Keys on or off.
Filter Keys has its own shortcut: hold right Shift for eight seconds.
Source: Microsoft: Windows keyboard shortcuts for accessibility
Windows 11 Settings
Settings → Accessibility → Keyboard → Sticky keys
- Open Settings → Accessibility → Keyboard.
- Turn off the Sticky keys switch.
Source: Microsoft: make your mouse, keyboard and other input devices easier to use
Windows 10 Settings
Settings → Ease of Access → Keyboard → Sticky Keys
- Open Settings → Ease of Access → Keyboard.
- Turn off the toggle under Sticky Keys.
Source: Microsoft: make your mouse, keyboard and other input devices easier to use
If the setting doesn't change
If Sticky Keys keeps coming back, it's usually the Shift shortcut. Turn it off in Settings → Accessibility → Keyboard (Windows 11) or Ease of Access → Keyboard (Windows 10).
Source: Microsoft: make your mouse, keyboard and other input devices easier to use
Frequently asked questions
What's the shortcut to turn off Sticky Keys?
Press Shift five times.
How do I turn off Filter Keys?
Microsoft's shortcut is to hold right Shift for eight seconds.