How to Turn Off Sticky and Filter Keys on Windows 11

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: Windows 11 |

Before moving forward with the article you should be clear with the concept of sticky and filter keys.

Sticky Keys is a special feature that enables the user to press one key at a time. Instead of pressing them simultaneously.

On the other hand, the filter key option helps the user to adjust the keyboard response so that inadvertently repeated keystrokes are ignored.

These two are good features but they did not work for many users. Reportedly, many of the users noticed that turning them off did resolve this issue for them.

Therefore based on user experience, Windows gives you the option to enable or disable them manually.

To turn off sticky and filter keys on Windows 11 is very easy.

The users now also have the option to disable the touchpad in Windows 11.

They can also connect an external device like a mouse in place of the touchpad.

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Turn off Sticky and Filter Keys on Windows 11 in 6 Steps

Step-1 Click on the 'Windows' button to start: This is the first and the very basic step. Click on the Windows icon on the taskbar. It is the first icon in the taskbar.

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Step-2 Go to 'settings': To move forward, you have to choose the ‘Settings’ option. You can also do it with the help of a keyboard. You can open the app using the shortcut key 'Win+I'.

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Step-3 Click on 'Accessibility': In the third step, you have to go to the 'Accessibility' section from the menu. This option is present in the left-hand side menu bar.

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Step-4 Click on the 'Keyboard' option:  Then, select the 'Keyboard' option from the right pane.

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Step-5 Turn off the' Sticky Keys' toggle: Then, under the ‘Sticky, Filter, and Toggle keys’ section locate the ‘Sticky Keys’ tile. Then, click on the toggle present on the tile to bring it to the ‘Off’ position.

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Step-6 Similarly, turn off the: filter keys toggle:  Next, in a similar manner, locate the ‘Filter keys’ tile. And, then click on the toggle present on the tile to bring it to the ‘off’ position.

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Apart From The Sticky and Filter Keys in Windows, What Are The Toggle keys?

You have learned enough about chicken filter keys in the article.

Coming to the toggle keys, toggle keys are the keys that are used in Windows to turn a function on or off.

In other words, they are used to switch between two functions.

The caps lock key is the number lock key is the example of toggle keys on the keyboard.

Can We Change The Size of the Icons On the Desktop in Windows 11?

Of course, you can change the size of the desktop icons in Windows 11.

Changing the size of the Desktop icon comes under personalization settings.

You can personalize your desktop or your device in many ways. Numerous features are available for you to do so.

Can We Also Disable the Toggle Keys on Our Desktop?

Yes, you can easily disable the towel keys on your desktop. You have to follow the exact similar process as above.

The changes are only in the last step where they have to turn off the toggle for toggle keys.

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