ToggleKeys is a feature of
Microsoft Windows. It is an
accessibility function which is designed for people who have
vision impairment
Visual impairment, also known as vision impairment, is a medical definition primarily measured based on an individual's better eye visual acuity; in the absence of treatment such as correctable eyewear, assistive devices, and medical treatment� ...
or
cognitive disabilities. When ToggleKeys is turned on, the computer will provide sound cues when the locking keys (, , or ) are pressed. A high-pitched sound plays when the keys are switched on and a low-pitched sound plays when they are switched off.
History
Microsoft first introduced ToggleKeys with
Windows 95
Windows 95 is a consumer-oriented operating system developed by Microsoft as part of its Windows 9x family of operating systems. The first operating system in the 9x family, it is the successor to Windows 3.1x, and was released to manufactu ...
. The feature is also used in later versions of Windows.
Enabling
Press the key for 5 seconds while holding. This feature can also be turned on and off via the
Accessibility icon in the Windows
Control Panel or via
Windows Settings.
See also
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FilterKeys
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MouseKeys
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StickyKeys
Computer accessibility
User interface techniques
Ergonomics
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