Turn On or Off Touch Keyboard Add Period after Double-tap Spacebar in Windows 11
The touch keyboard double-tap spacebar shortcut in Windows 11 automatically adds a period and a space when you press the Spacebar twice in a row. This built-in typing shortcut works just like smartphone keyboards to help you type sentences faster on touchscreen devices.
You can turn this setting on or off anytime through the main Windows 11 Settings app. Managing this option stops unwanted punctuation marks from popping up when you just want regular spaces between your words.
Go to Settings Time & language Typing Touch keyboard. Toggle the “Add a period after I double-tap the Spacebar” option to turn it on or off. This feature automatically inserts a period and space when you double-tap the spacebar.
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.
Press Win+I to open Settings , click Time & language on the left, and select Typing on the right.
- 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.
Press Win+I to open Settings , click Time & language on the left, and select Typing on the right.
- You can now close the Settings window. You’re done!
Option 2Use Registry Editor to Turn the Feature On or Off
If you prefer skipping the standard menus, you can tweak the Windows Registry (a hierarchical database storing low-level system settings) directly. ⚠️ Admin privileges required.
Turn On the Add Period Feature
The touch keyboard's automatic period after a double-tap on the spacebar can be turned off by editing the Windows registry. Back up your registry before making any changes. The system relies on these database files to run, and a quick backup gives you a safety net if something goes wrong.
Summary
Windows 11 gives you two ways to manage this touch keyboard shortcut: the main Settings app or the Registry Editor.
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CTRL+2 is the shortcut key for double space in Microsoft Word. Select any part of the text and press the CTRL+2 shortcut key.
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