Windows 7: Toggle Keys Tone - Turn On or Off

   Information

This will show you how to turn on or off the tone you hear when the CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK key is pressed in Windows 7.

By default, Toggle Keys is turned off in Windows 7.

   Tip

You may also have a setting for this in the Control Panel (All Items view) when you open the Keyboard icon somewhere. This will vary depending on the drivers for that brand of keyboard has included with it though.

1. Open the Control Panel (All Items view), and click on the Ease of Access Center icon.

2. Click on either the Make the Keyboard Easier To Use or Make it easier to focus on tasks link. (See screenshot below)

3. To Turn Toggle Keys Tone On

A) Check the Turn on Toggle Keys box. (See screenshots below step 7)

B) Go to step 5 or 7.

4. To Turn Toggle Keys Tone Off

A) Uncheck the Turn on Toggle Keys box. (See screenshots below step 7)

B) Go to step 5 or 7.

5. To Enable NUM LOCK Key to Turn On Toggle Keys Tone

   Note

This will allow you to toggle the Toggle Keys Tone on or off by holding down the NUM LOCK key for 5 seconds.

• When Toggle Keys is turned off, you will hear a sick sounding tone.
• When Toggle Keys is turned on, you will here a beep tone and may need to click on Yes to confirm.

A) Check the Turn on Toggle Keys by holding down the NUM LOCK key for 5 seconds box. (See screenshots below step 7)

B) Go to step 7.

6. To Disable NUM LOCK Key to Turn On Toggle Keys Tone

A) Uncheck the Turn on Toggle Keys by holding down the NUM LOCK key for 5 seconds box. (See screenshots below step 7)

7. Click on OK. (See screenshots below)

8. Close the Ease of Access Center window. (See screenshot below step 2)