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How to Use Sticky Keys on Windows

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  1. Open Accessibility settings

    Go to Windows Settings' "Accessibility > Keyboard."

  2. Find "Sticky Keys"

    Look for "Sticky Keys" in the keyboard settings list.

  3. Turn on Sticky Keys

    Flip the switch to enable Sticky Keys.

  4. Press shortcut keys one at a time

    Instead of holding Ctrl and C down together, you can press each key separately in sequence and the shortcut still works.

  5. Why it matters

    For anyone who finds it difficult to press multiple keys at once, pressing them one at a time still triggers exactly the same shortcut, with no loss of functionality.

When pressing multiple keys at once is difficult

With Sticky Keys turned on, a modifier key like Ctrl, Alt, or Shift stays "held down" after you press it, so a single finger can complete a shortcut by pressing each key in turn.

Works with any shortcut, not just Ctrl+C

Multi-key combinations like Ctrl+Alt+Delete or Windows+L can also be entered one key at a time with Sticky Keys turned on, so the benefit extends to a wide range of shortcuts, not just the simplest ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I turn it off if it gets enabled by accident?

Press the Shift key five times quickly β€” a prompt appears, and you can turn it off directly from there.

Can it also give an audio cue?

Yes β€” in the settings you can also turn on a sound that plays each time a key is pressed.