How to Turn On or Off the Touch Keyboard Sound in Windows 11
Does your Windows 11 touch keyboard feel too loud, or are you missing that satisfying click? This guide shows you how to control those sounds.
Go to Settings, then Time & language, and click Typing. Find the Touch keyboard section and toggle “Play key sounds as I type” on or off. Your selection is saved automatically.
Why This Matters
Windows 11’s touch keyboard provides an audible click with each key tap. This feature is helpful for users who type using a tablet or a touch screen, as the sound confirms each key press. You can adjust this sound to create a typing experience that works best for you.
Windows 11 users can control touch keyboard sounds for a preferred typing experience. Some users enjoy the sound the touch keyboard makes when they type, while others prefer no sound for a silent typing experience. This sound setting is adjustable in Windows 11.
The Easy Way: Using Settings
Turn the touch keyboard sound on or off in Windows 11 using the Settings app. This method lets you quickly adjust your typing sound preferences without complicated steps. To start, click the Start button or press ⊞ Win+I to open Settings, then navigate to Time & language.
Click the Start button, or press Win + I on your keyboard. The Settings app will open.
Step 2: Find Typing Settings
On the left side, click Time & language. Then, on the right side, click Typing.
Or use this shortcut: Open Typing Settings
Step 3: Open Touch Keyboard Options
The touch keyboard settings appear in the list. Click the arrow next to the ‘Touch keyboard’ option to show more controls for the keyboard’s sounds.
Step 4: Turn Sounds On or Off
Locate the toggle labeled Play key sounds as I type.
- Check the box to turn sounds ON.
- Uncheck the box to turn sounds OFF.
Step 5: You’re Done
Close the Settings window. Your selection is saved automatically.
The Advanced Way: Using the Registry
Users comfortable with advanced settings can control the touch keyboard sound in Windows 11 by editing the Registry. This method offers direct control over the keyboard feedback setting. To turn sounds ON, open Command Prompt or PowerShell and type the specific command provided.
To Turn Sounds ON:
Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell application. You’ll then need to type a specific command:
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\TabletTip\1.7" /v EnableKeyAudioFeedback /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /fTo Turn Sounds OFF:
Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell application. You’ll then need to type a specific command:
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\TabletTip\1.7" /v EnableKeyAudioFeedback /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f.reg extension. Then double-click the file to apply the change.Summary
Managing touch keyboard sound in Windows 11 is quite simple. The Settings app provides a clear way to turn sounds on or off.
How do I turn off touch sound on my keyboard?
Open the keyboard. You’ll notice key press sounds are no longer heard. We hope you found this guide useful and learned something new.
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