Enable or Disable Sound Keys in Ubuntu Linux

You can enable or disable the audible alerts for Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock keys in Ubuntu Linux.

These “toggle keys” provide a sound notification when you press them, confirming if the key’s state has changed. This can be incredibly useful, especially in versions like Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, preventing accidental all-caps typing or incorrect number input.

If you find these beeps helpful for confirming key presses, you can easily turn them on. Conversely, if they become a distraction, you can just as readily switch them off.

How to enable or disable Toggle Keys Tone in Ubuntu Linux

Let’s look at how to turn this sound on or off. Ubuntu Linux has a feature that plays a tone when you press Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock.

Here’s how you can enable or disable it.

Ubuntu Linux keeps most of its settings in one place. You can adjust everything from system configurations to user accounts and updates within the System Settings panel.

Another way to get there is to click the System menu in the top-right corner of your desktop’s top bar.

From the System menu, select Settings, just like in the image below.

Once you’re in the Settings app, click on the Accessibility tile to open its panel.

In the System Settings -> Accessibility panel, look under Seeing and select the Sound Keys tile. This will expand to show more options.

In the Sound Keys window, flip the switch to the On position to enable Sound Keys. Your changes will take effect right away.

To turn it off, flip the switch back to the Off position.

And that’s it! You can now close the Settings app.

Conclusion:

• Enabling or disabling sound keys in Ubuntu Linux is a simple process done through the System Settings panel.
• The feature provides auditory feedback for Caps lock, Num lock, and Scroll lock keys and can be easily toggled on or off according to individual preference.
• Following the steps outlined in this post, users can efficiently manage the sound keys feature to suit their needs.