For instance, instead of hitting Ctrl + Alt + Del all at once, you can press them in succession.īy default, pressing Shift five times in a row brings up the Sticky Keys dialog box. Sticky Keys is one such feature it allows you to use shortcuts that require the Shift, Ctrl, Alt, and Win keys by pressing them one at a time.
Windows has many accessibility features that are vital to people who need them, but can cause problems for other users. If you're experiencing complete chaos with your keyboard, such as random text highlighting, windows minimizing, and lots of beeping, you've probably accidentally activated a feature called Sticky Keys.
