Sticky Keys

Sticky keys may refer to any of the following:

1. Sticky Keys is a Microsoft Windows accessibility feature that causes modifier keys to remain active, even after they were pressed and released, making it easier to use keyboard shortcuts. The Sticky Keys feature helps alleviate some stress on your fingers by not having to press and hold keys to use keyboard shortcuts. You only need to press and release a modifier key, like Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, then press the next key for the keyboard shortcut.

For example, instead of having to press Ctrl+Alt+Del at the same time, press them individually to perform the same function.

How to enable or disable Sticky Keys

The Sticky Keys feature is enabled or disabled via the Accessibility Options or Ease of Access Center in the Windows Control Panel. You can also press Shift five times to open the option to toggle them.

2. Sticky keys also refers to situation in where one or more keys on a keyboard are sticking due to a spilled substance. See our computer cleaning page for help with cleaning a keyboard and other components.

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