Learn how to turn off Sticky Keys on Windows 11 and improve your keyboard accessibility. Follow our simple steps to disable this feature and customize your settings.Sticky Keys mode allows you to execute commands by pressing keys sequentially instead of simultaneously. If you are annoyed by this feature and want to disable it, then our guide will help.
How to Turn Off Sticky Keys in Windows 11.
Disabling via system settings
This method is suitable for those who prefer to work with the modern Windows settings interface.
- Go to the Start program and select Settings, or use the keyboard shortcut Windows + I;
- Go to the Accessibility section and open the Keyboard tab;
- Find the “Use Sticky Keys” option and disable it by moving the switch to the “Off” position;
- To avoid accidentally enabling the feature, uncheck the box next to “Allow Sticky Keys to be turned on using a keyboard shortcut.”
This method is recommended if you want to fix the problem permanently.
Disabling via control panel
This method is perfect for those who are used to using the classic Windows interface.
- Open Control Panel from the Start menu or search;
- Go to the “Accessibility Center” section;
- Go to “Make the keyboard easier to use” and select “Set up Sticky Keys”;
- Uncheck the boxes next to “Turn on Sticky Keys” and “Turn on Sticky Keys when I press the Shift key five times”;
- Click Apply and then OK to save your changes.
Using the control panel allows you to flexibly configure the settings to completely eliminate the function.
Disabling by pressing Shift five times
If Sticky Keys was activated by accident, this method will help you quickly disable the mode.
- Press the Shift key five times – a window with Sticky Keys options will appear;
- In the window that opens, select “Disable this keyboard shortcut” or click “No” to cancel activation.
This method does not disable the feature permanently, but allows you to temporarily deal with the problem.
Disabling via quick actions
This method will be useful for Windows 11 users who need to quickly manage system functions.
- Click the sound, network, or battery icon on the right side of the taskbar to open the quick actions menu;
- Select the “Accessibility” section;
- Disable the Sticky Keys option by moving the switch to the off position.
The method is convenient for temporarily disabling the function without having to delve deeply into the settings.
Disabling via registry editor
For advanced users who want to control system-level settings, using the Registry Editor is a good option.
- Press Windows + R, type regedit and confirm by pressing Enter;
- Navigate to the following path: HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelAccessibilityStickyKeys;
- Find the Flags parameter and change its value to “506” to disable Sticky Keys;
- Close Registry Editor and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
What to do if the keys continue to stick
If the feature continues to turn on after changing the settings, the problem may be with the keyboard itself:
- Check your input device for stuck keys;
- Clean the keyboard from dirt, dust and crumbs using a soft brush or a can of compressed air;
- If the problem persists, try connecting another device.