How to Mute Windows 11 On-Screen Keyboard Sounds

This article explains how to mute the sound using the Windows 11 On-screen or Touch keyboard.

Windows tablet devices utilize the On-screen Keyboard for typing. Windows PCs that can switch to tablet mode employ the Touch Keyboard. These keyboards often produce sound and provide haptic feedback, which might be annoying to some users.

The On-Screen Keyboard is a valuable accessibility feature that transforms Windows in tablet mode into a device equipped with a full keyboard. However, one drawback of the On-Screen Keyboard is the noise and haptic feedback it produces, which can be uncomfortable for some users.

For those who wish to turn off these features, the following steps will guide you through the process.

How to turn off touch keyboard sound in Windows 11

Follow these steps if you use a Windows Touch keyboard and want to turn off the sound.

Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. From system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows, all can be done from the System Settings pane.

To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:

Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar to search for Settings. Then select to open it.

In Windows Settings, click on Accessibility and select Keyboard from the right pane of your screen, as shown in the image below.

On the Keyboard settings pane, under Notification preferences, uncheck the box next to: “Play a sound when I turn Sticky, Filter, or Toggle keys on or off from the keyboard.”

How to turn off On-screen keyboard sound in Windows 11

Use this guide if you’re using the on-screen Keyboard and want to turn off sound. First, make sure the On-Screen Keyboard is on.

To Start menu ==> Settings ==> Accessibility ==> On-screen Keyboard, then toggle the button to the On position to enable.

On the Keyboard, click the Options key.

Then, uncheck the box for “Use click sound.”

That should do it!

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Conclusion:

• Turning off the sound for the On-screen and Touch keyboards in Windows 11 is a simple process.
• These adjustments enhance the user experience by reducing unwanted noise while typing.
• Follow the outlined steps to navigate the settings and disable sound options easily.
• Enjoy a quieter and more focused environment while using your Windows device.