If you use your keyboard a lot, you might find it helpful when Windows tells you if special keys like Sticky Keys, Filter Keys, or Toggle Keys are turned on. These are features that make typing easier for some people.

What Are Sticky, Filter, and Toggle Keys?

Sticky Keys let you press one key at a time for shortcuts instead of pressing multiple keys together. For example, press Shift once, and it stays active until you press another key.
Filter Keys help by ignoring quick or repeated key presses that happen by mistake when typing.
Toggle Keys make a sound when you press keys like Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock so you know if they are on or off.

Windows can show you a notification when one of these keys is turned on or off. Here’s an easy way to turn those notifications on or off.

How to Enable Notifications for These Keys in Windows 11

Open the Settings app:
- Click the Start menu button (the Windows icon on the bottom-left), then click Settings.
- Or press Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings quickly.
In the Settings window, click Accessibility on the left side.
On the right side, find and click the Keyboard option.
Scroll down a bit and click on Notification preferences to open it.
Check the box that says:

“Notify me when I turn on Sticky, Filter, or Toggle keys on or off from the keyboard.”

To stop notifications, just uncheck the box.
Close the Settings app when you’re done.

Now, whenever you press keys that turn on Sticky, Filter, or Toggle Keys, Windows will show you a notification so you know what’s happening.

Quick Summary

Sticky, Filter, and Toggle Keys help make typing easier.
You can get notified when these keys turn on or off.
Open Settings → Accessibility → Keyboard → Notification preferences to turn notifications on or off.

If you want to learn more about each feature, check these helpful guides:

If you have questions or tips, feel free to share them in the comments below!

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