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Ignore or slow down brief or repeated keystrokes (Filter Keys)

You can set Windows to ignore keystrokes that occur in rapid succession, or keystrokes that are held down for several seconds unintentionally.

Mouse actions
Keyboard actions
1

To open the Ease of Access Center, select:

  • Start.
  • Control Panel.
  • Ease of Access.
  • Ease of Access Center.

To open the Ease of Access Center, press:

  • Windows logo key [image: Windows logo key] +U.
2

Under Explore all settings, select:

  • Make the keyboard easier to use.

Under Explore all settings, select:

  • Make the keyboard easier to use by pressing TAB, then ENTER.
3

Under Make it easier to type, select:

  • Turn on Filter Keys.

Under Make it easier to type, select:

  • Turn on Filter Keys by pressing ALT+I.

Set up Filter Keys

Mouse actions
Keyboard actions
1

Under Make it easier to type, select:

  • Set up Filter Keys.

Under Make it easier to type, select:

  • Set up Filter Keys by pressing ALT+L.
2

In Set up Filter Keys, be sure Turn on Filter Keys is selected, then select from the following options:

  • Turn on Filter Keys when right SHIFT is pressed for 8 seconds if you want to use the shortcut key to turn Filter Keys on and off.
  • Display a warning message when turning a setting on if you want to see a visual message when turning Filter Keys on and off.
  • Make a sound when turning a setting on and off if you want an audible message when turning Filter Keys on and off.
  • Beep when keys are pressed or accepted if you want to hear a beep when keystrokes are accepted.
  • Display the Filter Keys icon on the taskbar if you want a visual reminder that Filter Keys is on.
  • Save to save your settings and close the dialog box.

In Set up Filter Keys, be sure Turn on Filter Keys is selected (if not, press ALT+L), then select from the following options:

  • Turn on Filter Keys when right SHIFT is pressed for 8 seconds by pressing ALT+K, if you want to use the shortcut key to turn Filter Keys on and off.
  • Display a warning message when turning a setting on by pressing ALT+A, if you want to see a visual message when turning Filter Keys on and off.
  • Make a sound when turning a setting on and off by pressing ALT+M, if you want an audible message when turning Filter Keys on and off.
  • Beep when keys are pressed or accepted by pressing ALT+W, if you want to hear a beep when keystrokes are accepted.
  • Display the Filter Keys icon on the taskbar by pressing ALT+I, if you want a visual reminder that Filter Keys is on.
3

Under Type text here to test settings:

  • Test your settings by typing within the box before saving your settings.

Move to:

  • Type text here to test settings, ALT+N.
  • Test your settings by typing within the box before saving your settings.
4

Save your settings and close the dialog box.

  • Select Save.

Save your settings and close the dialog box.

  • Select Save by pressing TAB, then ENTER.

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