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How to Disable Caps Lock in Windows 11

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Feb 15, 2026 Updated Jul 12, 2026 2 min read

How to Disable Caps Lock in Windows 11

Sometimes, the Caps Lock key on your keyboard can cause trouble by making all your letters uppercase without you knowing. This can make typing passwords or other information tricky.

If you want to stop the Caps Lock key from working, you can turn it off in Windows 11. Don’t worry—you can still make letters uppercase by holding the Shift key and pressing a letter.

⚡ Quick Answer

Disable Caps Lock in Windows 11 by editing the registry. Navigate to 🗝️HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlKeyboard Layout, create a new binary value named Scancode Map, and enter 00000000000000000200000000003A0000000000. Restart your PC for changes to take effect.

How to Disable Caps Lock Using the Windows Registry Editor

The easiest way to disable Caps Lock is by changing a setting in the Windows Registry Editor. This tool lets you change how Windows works.

Be careful when using the Registry Editor. Changing the wrong settings can cause problems. Follow these steps exactly.

If you want to learn more about opening the Registry Editor first, check this guide: How to Open the Registry in Windows 11.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Press Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run box.
Type regedit and press Enter. This opens the Registry Editor.
If a security prompt appears, click Yes to continue.
In the Registry Editor, navigate to this folder path:
🗝️Registry
```
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout
```
If you don’t see the Keyboard Layout folder, right-click on Control, choose New > Key, and name it Keyboard Layout.
Click on the Keyboard Layout folder to select it.
In the right pane, right-click on an empty space and select New > Binary Value.
Name this new value Scancode Map.
Double-click on Scancode Map to edit it, and enter this value exactly (including commas and zeros):

00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,00,00,3a,00,00,00,00,00
Click OK to save.
Close the Registry Editor.
Restart your computer to apply the change.

Windows enable or disable caps lock key — Windows Registry Editor – Disabling Caps Lock key

After restarting, the Caps Lock key will no longer work. You can still use Shift + letter to type capital letters.

Why Disable Caps Lock?

Prevents accidentally typing in all caps, especially when entering passwords.
Makes typing easier and reduces mistakes.
You still have the option to capitalize letters with the Shift key.

If you want to enable Caps Lock again, just delete the Scancode Map value in the Registry Editor and restart your PC.

That’s it! You now know how to disable the Caps Lock key on your Windows 11 computer.

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Richard, a writer for Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast who loves breaking down complex IT topics into simple, easy-to-understand ideas. With years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations, he’s developed a knack for offering practical tips and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He's deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions.

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