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How to Turn off Keyboard Sounds in Windows 10

And how to turn the sounds back on

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What to Know

On an on-screen keyboard, select the Options key and disable the Use click sound checkbox. On a touch keyboard, open Settings > Devices > Typing > Touch keyboard > Turn off Play key sounds as I type.

How Do I Turn Off Keyboard Sounds in Windows 10 on the On-Screen Keyboard

The sounds of key clicks give you some haptic feedback. But it can get annoying if you are a good touch typist or want to type in silence. The On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) is an accessibility feature on Windows 10. Turning the sound off on the OSK takes a few steps. Follow the same steps to switch on the keyboard sounds if you want. To enable the On-Screen keyboard, go to Settings > Ease of Access > Keyboard. Enable the toggle switch for Use the On-Screen Keyboard to display the keyboard. When enabled, launch the On-Screen keyboard with the Windows key + Ctrl + O anytime. Select the Options key. Select Use click sound when you want to hear a sound with each keypress. Deselect the checkbox to turn off the keyboard sound.

Tip:

You can also open the OSK from the sign-in screen. Select the Ease of Access button in the lower-right corner of the sign-in screen, and then select On-Screen Keyboard.

Manage Other Keyboard Sounds in Windows 10

A few keyboard settings like Filter Keys, Toggle Keys, and Sticky Keys are enabled with sound for ease of use. You can enable or disable them for even physical keyboards as required. Go to Settings > Ease of Access > Keyboard. Scroll to Use Toggle Keys and switch off the toggle button for Play a sound whenever you press the Caps lock, Num lock, or Scroll lock keys. Go to Use Filter Keys and switch on the toggle button. Select Beep when keys are pressed or accepted to enable sounds and deselect for no sound.

How Do I Turn Off Keyboard Typing Sounds in the Touch Keyboard on Windows 10

The Touch Screen keyboard is only for Windows 10 PCs with touch screens. Any Windows tablet or a PC in tablet mode uses the touch keyboard to enter text. Enable or disable a single setting to control the keyboard sounds when you type. Open Settings from the Start Menu and select Devices. Alternatively, press the Windows Key + I to open Settings. Select Typing on the left sidebar. Under Touch keyboard, turn off the switch for Play key sounds as I type. Exit Settings and start typing without the keyboard sounds. Follow the same steps but toggle the Play key sounds as I type to the on position to turn on the feature. FAQ How do I enable or disable the Windows 10 on-screen keyboard? To enable or disable the on-screen keyboard in Windows 10, go to Settings > Ease of Access > Keyboard > turn on the Use the On-Screen Keyboard toggle. How do I change Windows 10 system sounds? To change system sounds in Windows 10, enter Change System Sounds in the Windows search bar and select the Sound tab if it is not already open. From here, you can customize sounds for specific events, or turn off all sound effects by choosing No Sounds in the Sound Scheme drop-down menu. How do I turn off the beeping sound on my Windows 10 keyboard? Enter Change System Sounds in the Windows search bar. Then, in the Sound tab, under Program Events, select Default Beep. Next, choose None in the Sounds drop-down menu. How do I turn off the keyboard sound on Android and iPhone? On Android, open the Settings app and find the Language & Input section. Select On-screen keyboard and look for the feedback options. On iOS devices, go to Settings > Sound and Haptics and disable Keyboard clicks. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix It When a Keyboard Won't Type How to Turn Off Auto Brightness in Windows How to Enable or Disable the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows 10 How to Disable the Touchpad on Windows 10 How to Turn off Sticky Keys on Windows How to Fix It When the Cursor Disappears in Windows 10 How to Turn off the on-Screen Keyboard in Windows 10 How to Turn Off VoiceOver on a Mac Turn off the Annoying Camera Sound on iPhone How to Fix a Surface Pro Keyboard That's Not Working How to Turn Off Keyboard Vibration How to Use Scroll Lock in Excel How to Move a Window That Is Off-Screen How to Remove Paragraph Symbols in Outlook How to Fix a Floating Keyboard on an iPad How to Use the Windows Shortcut Alt + Underline Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies