Turn On or Off Touch Keyboard Add Period after Double-tap Spacebar in Windows 11
You can automatically add a period after double-tapping the Spacebar on Windows 11’s touch keyboard.
This feature makes typing faster by inserting a period and a space when you double-tap the Spacebar, similar to how many mobile keyboards work.
This setting is particularly useful if you frequently use the touch keyboard for its convenience on devices with touchscreens or for those who prefer on-screen typing.
To enable or disable this convenient touch keyboard function in Windows 11, you navigate through the Settings app.
Option 1Use Settings to Turn the Feature On or Off
- Open Settings by pressing
Win + Ion your keyboard. - In Settings, click Time & language on the left side. Then click Typing on the right side.
- Scroll down and click on Touch keyboard to open more options.
- Look for the option called Add a period after I double-tap the Spacebar. Check the box to turn it on (this is already on by default). Uncheck the box to turn it off.
- You can now close the Settings window. You’re done!
Option 2Use Registry Editor to Turn the Feature On or Off
If you feel comfortable editing the Windows Registry, you can change this setting there instead. ⚠️ Admin privileges required.
Turn On the Add Period Feature
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\TabletTip\1.7" /v EnableDoubleTapSpace /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /fTurn Off the Add Period Feature
Copy this command and save it as a file named EnableDoubleTapSpaceOff.reg. Then double-click the file to run it:
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\TabletTip\1.7" /v EnableDoubleTapSpace /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /fWarning: Be careful when editing the registry. Your computer needs the registry to work properly. It’s a good idea to back it up first. Learn how to back up the registry here.
Summary
You now know two ways to control the double-tap spacebar period feature on Windows 11. The easiest way is through Settings. If you prefer using the Registry Editor, that works too. Either way, you can turn this handy feature on or off whenever you want.
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