Sticky Keys

Information

Instead of having to press three keys at once (such as when you must press the CTRL + ALT + DELETE keys together to log on to Windows), you can use one key by turning on Sticky Keys and adjusting the settings. This way, you can press a modifier key and have it remain active until another key is pressed.

NOTE

By default, Sticky Keys is turned off in Vista, but has the Keyboard shortcut turned on that can toggle Stickey Keys On or Off.

Tip

Sticky Keys Keyboard Shortcut 1. Press the Shift key five times to toggle Stick Keys On or Off. NOTE: This option is turned on by default in Vista. To turn the keyboard shortcut off uncheck this option. See video below and step 4 for how.

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1. Open the Control Panel. (Classic View)
2. Click on the Click to play button in the video below.



3. To Turn On Stick Keys -
NOTE: Play video above for more and how.

A) Click on Make the keyboard easier to use.
B) Check Turn on Stick Keys and click Apply.
C) Click on Set up Stick Keys link.
D) If you want the Keyboard shortcut on to, then check Turn on Sticky Keys when SHIFT is pressed five times.
NOTE: If checked, the Keyboard shortcut will toggle Sticky Keys On or Off regardless if you have step 3B checked or not.

E) Check any other Sticky Key option you would like to have on as well.
F) Click on Save.

4. To Turn Off Stick Keys -
NOTE: Play video above for more and how.

A) Click on Make the keyboard easier to use.
B) Uncheck Turn on Stick Keys and click Apply.
C) Click on Set up Stick Keys link.
D) If you want the Keyboard shortcut off to, then uncheck Turn on Sticky Keys when SHIFT is pressed five times.
NOTE: If checked, the Keyboard shortcut will toggle Sticky Keys On or Off regardless if you have step 4B checked or not.

F) Click on Save.