

In contrast, for others, it can be annoying, especially for gamers who are taken out of their games just because they press the SHIFT key often. Also, when you press these modifier keys, Windows beeps, so you know a modifier key was registered by Sticky Keys.įor people with disabilities, this feature can be highly useful. Therefore, to type something like capital W, people with disabilities need to press SHIFT and then W, instead of SHIFT + W at the same time. If you enable Sticky Keys, when you press modifier keys like CTRL, ALT, SHIFT, or the Windows logo, the key remains active until another key is pressed. If you have a disability that doesn't let you do that, Sticky Keys can help. Are you wondering what Sticky Keys are? It is an accessibility feature of Windows 10 that is designed to help people who have difficulty holding down two or more keys simultaneously.įor example, to write an uppercase letter, you have to hold the SHIFT key simultaneously with the letter you want to type.
