Turn off StickyKeys, when two keys are pressed together

One can turn off StickyKeys in multiple ways, de-selecting the Use StickyKeys option in the Accessibility Options dialog box, press the Shift key five times and turn off StickyKeys, when two keys are press together. We’ ll be discussing the third option-Turn off StickyKeys when two keys are pressed together.

If one wants the StickyKeys feature to be turned off when two keys are pressed together, one need to select the Turn StickyKeys off if two keys are pressed at once option by doing the following:

1. Click on the Start button and select Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.
2. In Control panel, ensure that Classic view is selected. (All Control Panel icons are visible.) To switch to Classic view, click on Switch to Classic View from the left pane of the Control panel window.
3. Double-click the Accessibility Options icon. The Accessibility Options dialog box appears.
4. On the Keyboard tab, in the StickyKeys section, click on the Settings button. The Settings for StickyKeys dialog box appears.
5. Under the Options section, select the Turn StickyKeys off if two keys are pressed at once option.
   
   Enlarge Settings for StickyKeys dialog box image (Opens in a New Window)
6. Click on the OK button to close the Settings for StickyKeys dialog box.
7. Click on the Apply button and then click on the OK button to close the Accessibility Options dialog box.
8. Close the Control panel window.

Try It Yourself

Now let’s carry out a small exercise to find out how this option works:

1. Press the Windows logo key + F1 key together to activate the Help and Support Centre window.
2. Now press the Alt key first and then press the F4 key to close the Help and Support Centre window.

Did you notice something, the Help and Support Centre window did not close? This indicates that StickyKeys are turned off.

Isn’ t it a convenient method of turning off StickyKeys?

Related links

Windows XP allows users to adjust different StickyKeys settings including:

• Page 1: Activate StickyKeys
• Page 2: Use keyboard shortcut to turn on StickyKeys
• Page 3: Lock the modifier keys
• Page 4: Turn off StickyKeys, when two keys are pressed together
• Page 5: Display StickyKeys status on screen
• Page 6: Make sound when modifier key is pressed