Turning StickyKeys On and Off

StickyKeys is designed for people who have difficulty holding down two or more keys at a time. For people who type using a single finger or a mouthstick, StickyKeys allows the user to press one key at a time and instructs Windows to respond as if the keys are pressed simultaneously.

When a shortcut requires a key combination such as CTRL+P, StickyKeys will enable you to press one key at a time instead of pressing them simultaneously.

StepMouse actionsKeyboard actions
1 On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Select Control Panel.
 Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key.)
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
2 In Control Panel:
  • Double-click Accessibility Options.
 In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.
3 On the Keyboard tab:
  • To turn on StickyKeys, select the Use StickyKeys check box.

    •    OR

  • To turn off StickyKeys, clear the Use StickyKeys check box.
  • Select OK
 On the Keyboard tab:
  • To turn on StickyKeys, select the Use StickyKeys check box by pressing U.

    •    OR

  • To turn off StickyKeys, clear the Use StickyKeys check box by pressing U.
  • Press ENTER.
4 To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, select Close.
 To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.