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 makes typing quicker by adding a period and a space when you double-tap the Spacebar, much like on many phone keyboards.
The touch keyboard setting in Windows 11 is particularly useful for users who often type using the on-screen keyboard on devices with touchscreens. This setting helps prevent accidental periods from appearing when a double-tap of the spacebar is intended to insert a period.
Windows 11 touch keyboard settings allow users to control the "add period after double-tap spacebar" feature. Users can turn this helpful function on or off within the Windows 11 Settings app by accessing the relevant keyboard options. This setting improves typing speed by automatically inserting punctuation.
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.
You can easily turn the touch keyboard’s ‘add period after double-tap spacebar’ feature on or off using Windows 11 Settings. To do this, press the Windows key and ‘I’ together to open Settings, then click on ‘Time & language’ on the left side, and finally 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.
You can easily turn the touch keyboard’s ‘add period after double-tap spacebar’ feature on or off using Windows 11 Settings. To do this, press the Windows key and ‘I’ together to open Settings, then click on ‘Time & language’ on the left side, and finally 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’re comfortable editing the Windows Registry (a central database for system settings), you can change this setting there instead. ⚠️ 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. Before you start, back up your registry files. Your computer needs these files to work, and a backup can help fix problems if an edit causes an issue.
Summary
Windows 11 allows users to control the "Add a period after double-tapping the spacebar" touch keyboard setting. This control is accessible through either the main Settings app or the Registry Editor, providing flexible options for personalization.
Does Ctrl+2 double space?
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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