Changing the StickyKeys Settings

StickyKeys is designed for people who have difficulty holding down two of more keys at a time. 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.

Use StickyKeys if you want to use the SHIFT, CTRL, or ALT key by pressing one key at a time.

Use the shortcut

Once you have decided to use StickyKeys, you can elect to use the StickyKeys shortcut to turn this feature on or off.

To use the shortcut

Press SHIFT five times.

Use the status indicator

You can choose to be notified when this option is in use by seeing a status icon.

The status icon is three rectangular boxes, each representing one of the three "modifier" keys that are used in key combinations: SHIFT, CTRL, or ALT. When you hold down a modifier key, its corresponding rectangle changes appearance

Step	Mouse actions	Keyboard actions
1	On the Start menu: Point to Settings. Click 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.	If the focus is not on Control Panel, press TAB. Move to Accessibility Options by using the arrow keys. Press ENTER.
3	In the Accessibility Properties dialog box, make sure you are on the Keyboard tab.	In the Accessibility Properties dialog box, make sure you are on the Keyboard tab. If you are not: Move to the Keyboard tab by pressing SHIFT+TAB.
4	On the Keyboard tab: Click the Use StickyKeys check box.	On the Keyboard tab: To select the Use StickyKeys check box, press U.
5	To use the shortcut and access other settings: Click Settings.	To use the shortcut and access other settings: Display Settings by pressing S.
6	In the Settings for StickyKeys dialog box: Click the Use shortcut check box.	In the Settings for StickyKeys dialog box: Select Use shortcut by pressing SPACEBAR.
7	To receive a sound or visual notification: Click the appropriate check box.	To receive a sound or visual notification: Select the appropriate check box by pressing either ALT+M for a sound, or ALT+S for a visual status.
8	Click OK.	Press ENTER.

You can also choose to hear a sound when one of the modifier keys is pressed.

Screen shot of the Accessibility Properties dialog box, the Keyboard tab is selected

Accessibility Properties: Keyboard tab

Settings for StickyKeys dialog box