You might be aware that Windows has inbuilt accessibility features.

One such feature is Sticky Keys which makes your PC keyboard easier to use.

We’ve explained a few easy ways to do that.

Close Up of Black Keyboard with Shift, Windows, and Alt Keys

Also, pressing a modifier key twice locks the key until you press the key a third time.

And you could also explore ourultimate guide to Windows 11’s keyboard shortcuts.

Which Sticky Keys Are Turned On?

Windows Sign-In Screen With Sticky Keys Turned On

Once you enable Sticky Keys, its icon will appear on your PC’s taskbar.

The Sticky Keys icon is made of graphics that indicate the modifier keys and the Windows key.

The topmost rectangular graphic indicates theShiftkey.

Prompt to Enable Sticky Keys on Desktop

In the screenshot below, the Shift and Windows keys are on.

When the sign-in screen loads up, select theAccessibilityicon at the bottom right corner of the screen.

The option to turn Sticky Keys on will be there, so just toggle it on.

Turn On Sticky Keys From Quick Settings

Just press theShiftkey five times continuously.

You will get a prompt to turn on Sticky Keys.

Sticky Keys will turn on accompanied by a high-pitched sound to alert you.

The keyboard option in Settings

The Sticky Keys icon will also appear on your taskbar.

To turn them off, press theShiftkey five times in a row again.

You will hear a sound signaling that Sticky Keys are off.

Toggling sticky keys on

They feature in the Accessibility configs and can be customized from there.

They are a vital tool for persons who have trouble using the keyboard properly with their fingers.

customizing the sticky keys

Click On Make the Keyboard Easier To Use Link

Tick On Turn On Sticky Keys

Options To Set Up Sticky Keys