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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa092.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock","crawl_time":1775507696,"first_indexed_time":1508055735,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,wikihow!www,\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock s443","src_root_hash":"12431216878206919092","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Turn Off Caps Lock: Windows, Mac, & Chromebook","meta_descriptions":["This wikiHow teaches you how to turn off Caps Lock, which causes you to type in all capital letters, on a Windows or Mac computer or Chromebook. Turning off Caps Lock on a functional keyboard is as simple as pressing the \"Caps Lock\" key..."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Download Article\nDownload Article\nThis wikiHow teaches you how to turn off Caps Lock, which causes you to type in all capital letters, on a Windows or Mac computer or Chromebook. Turning off Caps Lock on a functional keyboard is as simple as pressing the \"Caps Lock\" key again, but if your Caps Lock key is stuck, you'll need to fix the key. You can also disable Caps Lock entirely if you don't plan on using Caps Lock on your computer.\nToggle Caps Lock using the Caps Lock key on your Windows PC or Mac keyboard. For Chromebooks, press Search + Alt to turn off Caps Lock.\nYou might need to clean the Caps Lock button if it’s stuck.\nOn Windows, you can permanently change the Caps Lock key to a Shift key or disable it entirely. You can also disable the Caps Lock key on a Mac.\nIf you\nturned on Caps Lock\nby pressing the Caps Lock key (accidentally or otherwise), pressing it a second time will turn off Caps Lock if the key itself is functioning properly.\n[1]\nThis can be annoying given Caps Lock's proximity to the\n⇧\nShift\nand\nTab\n↹\nkeys, so you may want to disable it entirely. This is possible on\nWindows\nand\nMac\ncomputers.\nClean the stuck key\n.\nIf the Caps Lock button doesn't turn off when you press it a second time, it might be stuck in a lowered position.\nClean it with a can of compressed air\n, or wipe it carefully with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.\n[2]\nBe careful when doing this, as harming the key or its underlying components may void your computer's warranty.\nAdvertisement\nSometimes restarting your computer will be enough to cancel out a stuck or broken Caps Lock key. To do so:\nAdvertisement\nChromebooks don’t have a dedicated hardware key for toggling Caps Lock. Use this keyboard shortcut to turn off Caps Lock.\n[5]\nOpen the\nWindows Settings menu\n.\nYou can find it by right-clicking on the Windows icon and selecting\nSettings.\nThe Shift key can be set as the keyboard shortcut to turn off caps lock.\nThis menu includes categories for your computer’s date, time, language, typing, and speech.\nThere’s a globe symbol next to “Language.”\nThis will be called “Language & region” on some versions of Windows.\nThis will be under “Related settings.”\nOn Windows 11, this will be called “Typing” instead of “Spelling, typing, & keyboard settings.”\nIf you’re using Windows 11, skip this step since you’ll already be in the Typing menu.\nThis will open a menu with advanced options to change the way keyboard input works on your device.\nThe “Text Services and Input Languages” menu will open.\nThis will allow you to use the Shift key to turn off caps lock.\n[6]\nAdvertisement\nIncorrectly editing the Registry can permanently damage your computer. Follow our guide on\nbacking up the Registry\nbefore starting this method. Here’s a quick overview of the backup process:\nClick\nComputer\nin the Registry Editor’s left side menu.\nClick\nFile\nin the top left.\nClick\nExport…\nto open the Export Registry File window.\nEnter a name for your backup file.\nSelect a save location.\nClick\nSave.\nThis will export a copy of the Registry's current settings, values, and other data.\nOpen Start\n.\nClick the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen.\nThis will search your computer for the\nNotepad\nprogram, which is what you'll use to prevent Caps Lock from working on this computer.\nIt's a blue, notepad-shaped icon at the top of the Start window. A Notepad window will open.\nThe Notepad document that you'll create consists of a heading, an empty line, a line indicating a destination, and the code itself:\n[7]\nType in\nWindows Registry Editor Version 5.00\nand then press\n↵\nEnter\ntwice.\nType in\n[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Keyboard Layout]\nand press\n↵\nEnter\n.\nType\n\"Scancode Map\"=hex:00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,00,00,3a,00,00,00,00,00\ninto the final line of Notepad.\nIt's in the top-left corner of the Notepad window. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu.\nThis option is near the bottom of the drop-down menu. A \"Save As\" window will open.\nType\ndisable_caps_lock.reg\ninto the \"File name\" text box that's near the bottom of the window.\nIt's below the \"File name\" text box. Clicking it causes a drop-down menu to appear.\nThis option is in the drop-down menu.\nClick an easy-to-get-to folder (e.g.,\nDesktop\n) on the left side of the window. Remember the folder that you choose—you'll be opening it in just a minute.\nIt's in the bottom-right corner of the window. This will save your file in your selected folder.\nGo to the folder in which you saved the file (if you selected the Desktop folder, just minimize any open windows), then double-click it to open it and click\nYes\nuntil you receive a notification that the registry file was successfully merged.\nThis will appear on a prompt notifying you that your changes to the registry were successful.\nClick\nStart\n, click\nPower\n, and click\nRestart\nin the resulting pop-up menu. Once your computer finishes restarting, you'll notice that your Caps Lock key no longer works.\nTo restore a Registry backup, you'll click the\nFile\ntab, click\nImport…\nin the drop-down menu, and then select your Registry backup file.\nErase the\ndisable_caps_lock.reg\nfile from the \"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Keyboard Layout\" section of the Registry Editor. Then, restart your computer.\nAdvertisement\nClick the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear.\nIt's in the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the System Preferences window.\nThis keyboard-shaped icon is in the System Preferences window. The Keyboard window will open.\nYou'll find this in the top-left corner of the Keyboard window.\nIt's in the bottom-right corner of the Keyboard window. A pop-up window will appear.\nYou'll find this in the middle of the pop-up window. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu.\nIt's in the drop-down menu.\nIf you have a Mac that has a Touch Bar instead of a row of function keys, you might want to click\nEscape\nhere instead, as doing so will bind the \"Escape\" function to the Caps Lock key.\nThis blue button is at the bottom of the pop-up window. Doing so will save your changes; your Caps Lock key will now result in no action when pressed.\nIf you notice that you can still activate Caps Lock after doing this, restart your Mac to solidify the changes. You can do so by clicking the\nApple menu\n, clicking\nRestart…\n, and clicking\nRestart\nwhen prompted.\nAdvertisement\nSearch\nAdd New Question\nQuestion\nWhen I turn on my mini Laptop(DELL), I have to write my security question but My Laptop Keyboard is Locked and I can not type any thing. How can I unlock it?\nKyle Smith is a wikiHow Technology Writer, learning and sharing information about the latest technology. He has presented his research at multiple engineering conferences and is the writer and editor of hundreds of online electronics repair guides. Kyle received a BS in Industrial Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.\nwikiHow Technology Writer\nExpert Answer\nTry clicking the \"Ease of Access\" icon and selecting \"On-screen keyboard.\" Then you should be able to turn off Caps Lock by clicking the Caps Lock button using the on-screen keyboard.\nQuestion\nWhat if your password is in lowercase and your computer is stuck on caps lock?\nCommunity Answer\nIf you're unable to turn off caps lock, you can hold Shift down for every key you type, or you can activate the on-screen keyboard.\nQuestion\nI can't find \"Advanced settings\" on Windows 8.1. Where is it?\nCommunity Answer\nIn the top right hand corner there is a button with three dots. Click it, then scroll down until you find settings. Click it, then scroll down until you find \"Advanced settings.\"\nSee more answers\nAsk a Question\n200 characters left\nInclude your email address to get a message when this question is answered.\nSubmit\nAdvertisement\nVideo\nThanks for submitting a tip for review!\nIf your Caps Lock key is stuck in the \"On\" position and you can't disable Caps Lock on your computer, you'll have to take your computer into a tech repair service.\nThanks\nAdvertisement\nReferences\nAbout This Article\nArticle Summary\nX\nMac:\n1.\tOpen\nSystem Preferences\n.\n2.\tClick\nKeyboard\n.\n3.\tClick\nModifier Keys\n.\n4.\tClick\nCaps Lock\n.\n5.\tClick\nNo Action\n.\n6.\tClick\nOK\n.\nWindows:\n1. Open\nNotepad\n.\n2. Copy the provided registry code.\n3. Save the file as\ndisable_caps_lock.reg\n.\n4. Double-click the saved file.\n5. Follow the on-screen instructions.\n6. 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Kyle Smith is a wikiHow Technology Writer, learning and sharing information about the latest technology. He has presented his research at multiple engineering conferences and is the writer and editor of hundreds of online electronics repair guides. Kyle received a BS in Industrial Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.   \n  \n There are [7 references](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#References) cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page.   \n  \n This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources.   \n  \n This article has been viewed 655,785 times.   \n  \n [Learn more...](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience)\n\nThis wikiHow teaches you how to turn off Caps Lock, which causes you to type in all capital letters, on a Windows or Mac computer or Chromebook. Turning off Caps Lock on a functional keyboard is as simple as pressing the \"Caps Lock\" key again, but if your Caps Lock key is stuck, you'll need to fix the key. You can also disable Caps Lock entirely if you don't plan on using Caps Lock on your computer.\n\n## How to Turn Off Caps Lock\n- Toggle Caps Lock using the Caps Lock key on your Windows PC or Mac keyboard. For Chromebooks, press Search + Alt to turn off Caps Lock.\n- You might need to clean the Caps Lock button if it’s stuck.\n- On Windows, you can permanently change the Caps Lock key to a Shift key or disable it entirely. You can also disable the Caps Lock key on a Mac.\n## Steps\nMethod 1\n\nMethod 1 of 5:\n\n### Press the Caps Lock Key\n\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock)\n\n1. [![Step 1 Press the Caps Lock key again.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/36\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-1-Version-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-1-Version-5.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-1-Version-5.jpg)\n   1\n   **Press the Caps Lock key again.** If you [turned on Caps Lock](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Enable-Caps-Lock \"Enable Caps Lock\") by pressing the Caps Lock key (accidentally or otherwise), pressing it a second time will turn off Caps Lock if the key itself is functioning properly.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-1) X Research source\n   \n   - This can be annoying given Caps Lock's proximity to the `⇧ Shift` and `Tab ↹` keys, so you may want to disable it entirely. This is possible on [Windows](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#step_2_1) and [Mac](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#step_3_1) computers.\n2. [![Step 2 Clean the stuck...](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/87\/Clean-a-Laptop-Keyboard-Step-3-Version-9.jpg\/v4-460px-Clean-a-Laptop-Keyboard-Step-3-Version-9.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Clean-a-Laptop-Keyboard-Step-3-Version-9.jpg)\n   2\n   [**Clean the stuck key**](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Fix-a-Jammed-Keyboard-Key \"Fix a Jammed Keyboard Key\")**.** If the Caps Lock button doesn't turn off when you press it a second time, it might be stuck in a lowered position. [Clean it with a can of compressed air](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Clean-a-Laptop-Keyboard \"Clean a Laptop Keyboard\"), or wipe it carefully with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-2) X Research source\n   \n   - Be careful when doing this, as harming the key or its underlying components may void your computer's warranty.\n   Advertisement\n3. [![Step 3 Restart your computer.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b9\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-3-Version-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-3-Version-4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-3-Version-4.jpg)\n   3\n   **Restart your computer.** Sometimes restarting your computer will be enough to cancel out a stuck or broken Caps Lock key. To do so:\n   \n   - [*Windows*](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Restart-Windows-10 \"Restart Windows 10\") - Open **Start**\n     [![Windows Start](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/0\/07\/Windowsstart.png)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Windowsstart.png)\n     , click **Power**\n     [![Windows Power](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/5\/5d\/Windowspower.png)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Windowspower.png)\n     , and click **Restart**.[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-3) X [Trustworthy Source](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. [Go to source](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock)\n   - *Mac* - Open the **Apple menu**\n     [![Mac Apple](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/f\/ff\/Macapple1.png)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Macapple1.png)\n     , click **Restart...**, and click **Restart** when prompted.[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-4) X Research source\n\nMethod 2\n\nMethod 2 of 5:\n\n### Keyboard Shortcut for Chromebook\n\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock)\n\n1. [![Step 1 Press Search + Alt.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/ec\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-4-Version-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-4-Version-4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-4-Version-4.jpg)\n   1\n   **Press **Search** + **Alt**.** Chromebooks don’t have a dedicated hardware key for toggling Caps Lock. Use this keyboard shortcut to turn off Caps Lock.[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-5) X Research source\n\nMethod 3\n\nMethod 3 of 5:\n\n### Use the Shift Key in Windows 10 & 11\n\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock)\n\n1. [![Step 1 Open the Windows...](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a1\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-5-Version-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-5-Version-4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-5-Version-4.jpg)\n   1\n   **Open the [**Windows Settings menu**](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Open-Windows-10-Settings \"Open Windows 10 Settings\").** You can find it by right-clicking on the Windows icon and selecting **Settings.** The Shift key can be set as the keyboard shortcut to turn off caps lock.\n2. [![Step 2 Go to Time & language.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/18\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-6-Version-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-6-Version-4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-6-Version-4.jpg)\n   2\n   **Go to **Time & language**.** This menu includes categories for your computer’s date, time, language, typing, and speech.\n3. [![Step 3 Select Language in the menu options.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/20\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-7-Version-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-7-Version-4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-7-Version-4.jpg)\n   3\n   **Select **Language** in the menu options.** There’s a globe symbol next to “Language.”\n   \n   - This will be called “Language & region” on some versions of Windows.\n4. [![Step 4 Click Spelling, typing, & keyboard settings.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/fc\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-8-Version-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-8-Version-4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-8-Version-4.jpg)\n   4\n   **Click **Spelling, typing, & keyboard settings**.** This will be under “Related settings.”\n   \n   - On Windows 11, this will be called “Typing” instead of “Spelling, typing, & keyboard settings.”\n5. [![Step 5 Navigate to Typing.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/00\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-9-Version-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-9-Version-4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-9-Version-4.jpg)\n   5\n   **Navigate to **Typing**.** If you’re using Windows 11, skip this step since you’ll already be in the Typing menu.\n6. [![Step 6 Click Advanced keyboard settings.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/86\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-10-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-10-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-10-Version-3.jpg)\n   6\n   **Click **Advanced keyboard settings.**** This will open a menu with advanced options to change the way keyboard input works on your device.\n7. [![Step 7 Click Language bar options.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/58\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-11-Version-3.jpg\/v4-459px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-11-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-11-Version-3.jpg)\n   7\n   **Click **Language bar options**.** The “Text Services and Input Languages” menu will open.\n8. [![Step 8 In the “Advanced Key Settings” tab, click Press the SHIFT key.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/aa\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-12-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-12-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-12-Version-3.jpg)\n   8\n   **In the “Advanced Key Settings” tab, click **Press the SHIFT key**.** This will allow you to use the Shift key to turn off caps lock.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-6) X Research source\n\nMethod 4\n\nMethod 4 of 5:\n\n### Disable Caps Lock on Windows\n\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock)\n\n1. [![Step 1 Back up the Registry.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d8\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-13-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-13-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-13-Version-3.jpg)\n   1\n   **Back up the Registry.** Incorrectly editing the Registry can permanently damage your computer. Follow our guide on [backing up the Registry](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Use-Regedit#Backing-up-the-Registry \"Use Regedit\") before starting this method. Here’s a quick overview of the backup process:\n   \n   - Click **Computer** in the Registry Editor’s left side menu.\n   - Click **File** in the top left.\n   - Click **Export…** to open the Export Registry File window.\n   - Enter a name for your backup file.\n   - Select a save location.\n   - Click **Save.** This will export a copy of the Registry's current settings, values, and other data.\n2. [![Step 2 Open Start...](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/69\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-14-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-14-Version-2.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-14-Version-2.jpg)\n   2\n   [**Open Start**](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Use-the-Windows-10-Start-Menu \"Use the Windows 10 Start Menu\")\n   \n   [![Windows Start](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/0\/07\/Windowsstart.png)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Windowsstart.png)\n   \n   **.** Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen.\n3. [![Step 3 Type in notepad.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/65\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-15-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-15-Version-2.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-15-Version-2.jpg)\n   3\n   **Type in `notepad`.** This will search your computer for the [Notepad](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Use-Notepad \"Use Notepad\") program, which is what you'll use to prevent Caps Lock from working on this computer.\n4. [![Step 4 Click Notepad.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/6c\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-16-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-16-Version-2.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-16-Version-2.jpg)\n   4\n   **Click **Notepad**.** It's a blue, notepad-shaped icon at the top of the Start window. A Notepad window will open.\n5. [![Step 5 Enter the Caps Lock termination code.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/14\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-17-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-17-Version-2.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-17-Version-2.jpg)\n   5\n   **Enter the Caps Lock termination code.** The Notepad document that you'll create consists of a heading, an empty line, a line indicating a destination, and the code itself:[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-7) X Research source\n   \n   - Type in `Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00` and then press `↵ Enter` twice.\n   - Type in `[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Keyboard Layout]` and press `↵ Enter`.\n   - Type `\"Scancode Map\"=hex:00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,00,00,3a,00,00,00,00,00` into the final line of Notepad.\n6. [![Step 6 Click File.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/77\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-18.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-18.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-18.jpg)\n   6\n   **Click **File**.** It's in the top-left corner of the Notepad window. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu.\n7. [![Step 7 Click Save As….](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e3\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-19.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-19.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-19.jpg)\n   7\n   **Click **Save As…**.** This option is near the bottom of the drop-down menu. A \"Save As\" window will open.\n8. [![Step 8 Enter the file name.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/20\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-20.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-20.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-20.jpg)\n   8\n   **Enter the file name.** Type `disable_caps_lock.reg` into the \"File name\" text box that's near the bottom of the window.\n9. [![Step 9 Click the \"Save as type\" drop-down box.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/02\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-21.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-21.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-21.jpg)\n   9\n   **Click the \"Save as type\" drop-down box.** It's below the \"File name\" text box. Clicking it causes a drop-down menu to appear.\n10. [![Step 10 Click All Files.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d8\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-22.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-22.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-22.jpg)\n    10\n    **Click **All Files**.** This option is in the drop-down menu.\n11. [![Step 11 Select a save location.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/00\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-23.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-23.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-23.jpg)\n    11\n    **Select a save location.** Click an easy-to-get-to folder (e.g., **Desktop**) on the left side of the window. Remember the folder that you choose—you'll be opening it in just a minute.\n12. [![Step 12 Click Save.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/6f\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-24.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-24.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-24.jpg)\n    12\n    **Click **Save**.** It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. This will save your file in your selected folder.\n13. [![Step 13 Install the file.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b3\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-25.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-25.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-25.jpg)\n    13\n    **Install the file.** Go to the folder in which you saved the file (if you selected the Desktop folder, just minimize any open windows), then double-click it to open it and click **Yes** until you receive a notification that the registry file was successfully merged.\n14. [![Step 14 Click OK when prompted.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-26.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-26.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-26.jpg)\n    14\n    **Click **OK** when prompted.** This will appear on a prompt notifying you that your changes to the registry were successful.\n15. [![Step 15 Restart your computer.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/8d\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-27.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-27.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-27.jpg)\n    15\n    **Restart your computer.** Click **Start**\n    \n    [![Windows Start](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/0\/07\/Windowsstart.png)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Windowsstart.png)\n    \n    , click **Power**\n    \n    [![Windows Power](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/5\/5d\/Windowspower.png)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Windowspower.png)\n    \n    , and click **Restart** in the resulting pop-up menu. Once your computer finishes restarting, you'll notice that your Caps Lock key no longer works.\n16. [![Step 16 If you want to re-enable the Caps Lock key on Windows, restore the Registry backup you created in Step 1.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/78\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-28.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-28.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-28.jpg)\n    16\n    **If you want to re-enable the Caps Lock key on Windows, restore the Registry backup you created in Step 1.** To restore a Registry backup, you'll click the **File** tab, click **Import…** in the drop-down menu, and then select your Registry backup file.\n17. [![Step 17 Alternatively, you can edit the Registry to re-enable the Caps Lock key.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/74\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-29.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-29.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-29.jpg)\n    17\n    **Alternatively, you can edit the Registry to re-enable the Caps Lock key.** Erase the **disable\\_caps\\_lock.reg** file from the \"HKEY\\_LOCAL\\_MACHINE\\\\SYSTEM\\\\CurrentControlSet\\\\Control\\\\Keyboard Layout\" section of the Registry Editor. Then, restart your computer.\n\nMethod 5\n\nMethod 5 of 5:\n\n### Disable Caps Lock on Mac\n\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock)\n\n1. [![Step 1 Open the Apple menu icon.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/97\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-30.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-30.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-30.jpg)\n   1\n   **Open the Apple menu [![Mac Apple](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/f\/ff\/Macapple1.png)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Macapple1.png).** Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear.\n2. [![Step 2 Click System Preferences….](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a3\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-31.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-31.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-31.jpg)\n   2\n   **Click **System Preferences…**.** It's in the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the System Preferences window.\n3. [![Step 3 Click Keyboard.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c8\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-32.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-32.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-32.jpg)\n   3\n   **Click **Keyboard**.** This keyboard-shaped icon is in the System Preferences window. The Keyboard window will open.\n4. [![Step 4 Click the Keyboard tab.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/65\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-33.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-33.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-33.jpg)\n   4\n   **Click the **Keyboard** tab.** You'll find this in the top-left corner of the Keyboard window.\n5. [![Step 5 Click Modifier Keys….](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-34.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-34.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-34.jpg)\n   5\n   **Click **Modifier Keys…**.** It's in the bottom-right corner of the Keyboard window. A pop-up window will appear.\n6. [![Step 6 Click the Caps Lock drop-down box.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/74\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-35.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-35.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-35.jpg)\n   6\n   **Click the **Caps Lock** drop-down box.** You'll find this in the middle of the pop-up window. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu.\n7. [![Step 7 Click No Action.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/30\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-36.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-36.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-36.jpg)\n   7\n   **Click **No Action**.** It's in the drop-down menu.\n   \n   - If you have a Mac that has a Touch Bar instead of a row of function keys, you might want to click **Escape** here instead, as doing so will bind the \"Escape\" function to the Caps Lock key.\n8. [![Step 8 Click OK.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a2\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-37.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-37.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-37.jpg)\n   8\n   **Click **OK**.** This blue button is at the bottom of the pop-up window. Doing so will save your changes; your Caps Lock key will now result in no action when pressed.\n   \n   - If you notice that you can still activate Caps Lock after doing this, restart your Mac to solidify the changes. You can do so by clicking the **Apple menu**, clicking **Restart…**, and clicking **Restart** when prompted.\n\n## Expert Q\\&A\nSearch\n\n[Add New Question]()\n\n- Question\n  \n  When I turn on my mini Laptop(DELL), I have to write my security question but My Laptop Keyboard is Locked and I can not type any thing. How can I unlock it?\n  \n  [![Kyle Smith](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/03\/Kyle_Smith.png\/-crop-200-200-200px-Kyle_Smith.png)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Kyle-Smith)\n  \n  [Kyle Smith](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Kyle-Smith)    \n   wikiHow Technology Writer\n  \n  Kyle Smith is a wikiHow Technology Writer, learning and sharing information about the latest technology. He has presented his research at multiple engineering conferences and is the writer and editor of hundreds of online electronics repair guides. Kyle received a BS in Industrial Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.\n  \n  [![Kyle Smith](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/03\/Kyle_Smith.png\/-crop-200-200-200px-Kyle_Smith.png)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Kyle-Smith)\n  \n  [Kyle Smith](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Kyle-Smith)\n  \n  wikiHow Technology Writer\n  \n  Expert Answer\n  \n  Try clicking the \"Ease of Access\" icon and selecting \"On-screen keyboard.\" Then you should be able to turn off Caps Lock by clicking the Caps Lock button using the on-screen keyboard.\n  \n  **Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.**  \n   **Thank you for your feedback.**  \n    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. 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Please contact [support@wikihow.pro](mailto:support@wikihow.pro).\n\nSomething went wrong\n\n[Dismiss]()","attrs_readable_markdown":"[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock)\n\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock)\n\nThis wikiHow teaches you how to turn off Caps Lock, which causes you to type in all capital letters, on a Windows or Mac computer or Chromebook. Turning off Caps Lock on a functional keyboard is as simple as pressing the \"Caps Lock\" key again, but if your Caps Lock key is stuck, you'll need to fix the key. You can also disable Caps Lock entirely if you don't plan on using Caps Lock on your computer.\n\n- Toggle Caps Lock using the Caps Lock key on your Windows PC or Mac keyboard. For Chromebooks, press Search + Alt to turn off Caps Lock.\n- You might need to clean the Caps Lock button if it’s stuck.\n- On Windows, you can permanently change the Caps Lock key to a Shift key or disable it entirely. You can also disable the Caps Lock key on a Mac.\n\n1. [![Step 1 Press the Caps Lock key again.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/36\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-1-Version-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-1-Version-5.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-1-Version-5.jpg)\n   If you [turned on Caps Lock](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Enable-Caps-Lock \"Enable Caps Lock\") by pressing the Caps Lock key (accidentally or otherwise), pressing it a second time will turn off Caps Lock if the key itself is functioning properly.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-1)\n   \n   - This can be annoying given Caps Lock's proximity to the `⇧ Shift` and `Tab ↹` keys, so you may want to disable it entirely. This is possible on [Windows](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#step_2_1) and [Mac](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#step_3_1) computers.\n2. [![Step 2 Clean the stuck...](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/87\/Clean-a-Laptop-Keyboard-Step-3-Version-9.jpg\/v4-460px-Clean-a-Laptop-Keyboard-Step-3-Version-9.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Clean-a-Laptop-Keyboard-Step-3-Version-9.jpg)\n   [**Clean the stuck key**](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Fix-a-Jammed-Keyboard-Key \"Fix a Jammed Keyboard Key\")**.** If the Caps Lock button doesn't turn off when you press it a second time, it might be stuck in a lowered position. [Clean it with a can of compressed air](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Clean-a-Laptop-Keyboard \"Clean a Laptop Keyboard\"), or wipe it carefully with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-2)\n   \n   - Be careful when doing this, as harming the key or its underlying components may void your computer's warranty.\n   Advertisement\n3. [![Step 3 Restart your computer.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b9\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-3-Version-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-3-Version-4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-3-Version-4.jpg)\n   Sometimes restarting your computer will be enough to cancel out a stuck or broken Caps Lock key. To do so:\n\n1. [![Step 1 Press Search + Alt.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/ec\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-4-Version-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-4-Version-4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-4-Version-4.jpg)\n   Chromebooks don’t have a dedicated hardware key for toggling Caps Lock. Use this keyboard shortcut to turn off Caps Lock.[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-5)\n\n1. [![Step 1 Open the Windows...](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a1\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-5-Version-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-5-Version-4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-5-Version-4.jpg)\n   **Open the [**Windows Settings menu**](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Open-Windows-10-Settings \"Open Windows 10 Settings\").** You can find it by right-clicking on the Windows icon and selecting **Settings.** The Shift key can be set as the keyboard shortcut to turn off caps lock.\n2. [![Step 2 Go to Time & language.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/18\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-6-Version-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-6-Version-4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-6-Version-4.jpg)\n   This menu includes categories for your computer’s date, time, language, typing, and speech.\n3. [![Step 3 Select Language in the menu options.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/20\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-7-Version-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-7-Version-4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-7-Version-4.jpg)\n   There’s a globe symbol next to “Language.”\n   \n   - This will be called “Language & region” on some versions of Windows.\n4. [![Step 4 Click Spelling, typing, & keyboard settings.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/fc\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-8-Version-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-8-Version-4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-8-Version-4.jpg)\n   This will be under “Related settings.”\n   \n   - On Windows 11, this will be called “Typing” instead of “Spelling, typing, & keyboard settings.”\n5. [![Step 5 Navigate to Typing.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/00\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-9-Version-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-9-Version-4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-9-Version-4.jpg)\n   If you’re using Windows 11, skip this step since you’ll already be in the Typing menu.\n6. [![Step 6 Click Advanced keyboard settings.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/86\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-10-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-10-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-10-Version-3.jpg)\n   This will open a menu with advanced options to change the way keyboard input works on your device.\n7. [![Step 7 Click Language bar options.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/58\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-11-Version-3.jpg\/v4-459px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-11-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-11-Version-3.jpg)\n   The “Text Services and Input Languages” menu will open.\n8. [![Step 8 In the “Advanced Key Settings” tab, click Press the SHIFT key.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/aa\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-12-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-12-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-12-Version-3.jpg)\n   This will allow you to use the Shift key to turn off caps lock.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-6)\n\n1. [![Step 1 Back up the Registry.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d8\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-13-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-13-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-13-Version-3.jpg)\n   Incorrectly editing the Registry can permanently damage your computer. Follow our guide on [backing up the Registry](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Use-Regedit#Backing-up-the-Registry \"Use Regedit\") before starting this method. Here’s a quick overview of the backup process:\n   \n   - Click **Computer** in the Registry Editor’s left side menu.\n   - Click **File** in the top left.\n   - Click **Export…** to open the Export Registry File window.\n   - Enter a name for your backup file.\n   - Select a save location.\n   - Click **Save.** This will export a copy of the Registry's current settings, values, and other data.\n2. [![Step 2 Open Start...](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/69\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-14-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-14-Version-2.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-14-Version-2.jpg)\n   [**Open Start**](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Use-the-Windows-10-Start-Menu \"Use the Windows 10 Start Menu\")\n   \n   [![Windows Start](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/0\/07\/Windowsstart.png)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Windowsstart.png)\n   \n   **.** Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen.\n3. [![Step 3 Type in notepad.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/65\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-15-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-15-Version-2.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-15-Version-2.jpg)\n   This will search your computer for the [Notepad](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Use-Notepad \"Use Notepad\") program, which is what you'll use to prevent Caps Lock from working on this computer.\n4. [![Step 4 Click Notepad.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/6c\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-16-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-16-Version-2.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-16-Version-2.jpg)\n   It's a blue, notepad-shaped icon at the top of the Start window. A Notepad window will open.\n5. [![Step 5 Enter the Caps Lock termination code.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/14\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-17-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-17-Version-2.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-17-Version-2.jpg)\n   The Notepad document that you'll create consists of a heading, an empty line, a line indicating a destination, and the code itself:[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-7)\n   \n   - Type in `Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00` and then press `↵ Enter` twice.\n   - Type in `[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Keyboard Layout]` and press `↵ Enter`.\n   - Type `\"Scancode Map\"=hex:00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,00,00,3a,00,00,00,00,00` into the final line of Notepad.\n6. [![Step 6 Click File.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/77\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-18.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-18.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-18.jpg)\n   It's in the top-left corner of the Notepad window. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu.\n7. [![Step 7 Click Save As….](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e3\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-19.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-19.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-19.jpg)\n   This option is near the bottom of the drop-down menu. A \"Save As\" window will open.\n8. [![Step 8 Enter the file name.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/20\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-20.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-20.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-20.jpg)\n   Type `disable_caps_lock.reg` into the \"File name\" text box that's near the bottom of the window.\n9. [![Step 9 Click the \"Save as type\" drop-down box.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/02\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-21.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-21.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-21.jpg)\n   It's below the \"File name\" text box. Clicking it causes a drop-down menu to appear.\n10. [![Step 10 Click All Files.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d8\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-22.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-22.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-22.jpg)\n    This option is in the drop-down menu.\n11. [![Step 11 Select a save location.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/00\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-23.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-23.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-23.jpg)\n    Click an easy-to-get-to folder (e.g., **Desktop**) on the left side of the window. Remember the folder that you choose—you'll be opening it in just a minute.\n12. [![Step 12 Click Save.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/6f\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-24.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-24.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-24.jpg)\n    It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. This will save your file in your selected folder.\n13. [![Step 13 Install the file.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b3\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-25.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-25.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-25.jpg)\n    Go to the folder in which you saved the file (if you selected the Desktop folder, just minimize any open windows), then double-click it to open it and click **Yes** until you receive a notification that the registry file was successfully merged.\n14. [![Step 14 Click OK when prompted.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-26.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-26.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-26.jpg)\n    This will appear on a prompt notifying you that your changes to the registry were successful.\n15. [![Step 15 Restart your computer.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/8d\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-27.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-27.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-27.jpg)\n    Click **Start**\n    \n    [![Windows Start](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/0\/07\/Windowsstart.png)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Windowsstart.png)\n    \n    , click **Power**\n    \n    [![Windows Power](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/5\/5d\/Windowspower.png)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Windowspower.png)\n    \n    , and click **Restart** in the resulting pop-up menu. Once your computer finishes restarting, you'll notice that your Caps Lock key no longer works.\n16. [![Step 16 If you want to re-enable the Caps Lock key on Windows, restore the Registry backup you created in Step 1.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/78\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-28.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-28.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-28.jpg)\n    To restore a Registry backup, you'll click the **File** tab, click **Import…** in the drop-down menu, and then select your Registry backup file.\n17. [![Step 17 Alternatively, you can edit the Registry to re-enable the Caps Lock key.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/74\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-29.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-29.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-29.jpg)\n    Erase the **disable\\_caps\\_lock.reg** file from the \"HKEY\\_LOCAL\\_MACHINE\\\\SYSTEM\\\\CurrentControlSet\\\\Control\\\\Keyboard Layout\" section of the Registry Editor. Then, restart your computer.\n\n1. [![Step 1 Open the Apple menu icon.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/97\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-30.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-30.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-30.jpg)\n   Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear.\n2. [![Step 2 Click System Preferences….](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a3\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-31.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-31.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-31.jpg)\n   It's in the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the System Preferences window.\n3. [![Step 3 Click Keyboard.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c8\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-32.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-32.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-32.jpg)\n   This keyboard-shaped icon is in the System Preferences window. The Keyboard window will open.\n4. [![Step 4 Click the Keyboard tab.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/65\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-33.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-33.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-33.jpg)\n   You'll find this in the top-left corner of the Keyboard window.\n5. [![Step 5 Click Modifier Keys….](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-34.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-34.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-34.jpg)\n   It's in the bottom-right corner of the Keyboard window. A pop-up window will appear.\n6. [![Step 6 Click the Caps Lock drop-down box.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/74\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-35.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-35.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-35.jpg)\n   You'll find this in the middle of the pop-up window. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu.\n7. [![Step 7 Click No Action.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/30\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-36.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-36.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-36.jpg)\n   It's in the drop-down menu.\n   \n   - If you have a Mac that has a Touch Bar instead of a row of function keys, you might want to click **Escape** here instead, as doing so will bind the \"Escape\" function to the Caps Lock key.\n8. [![Step 8 Click OK.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a2\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-37.jpg\/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-37.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#\/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-37.jpg)\n   This blue button is at the bottom of the pop-up window. Doing so will save your changes; your Caps Lock key will now result in no action when pressed.\n   \n   - If you notice that you can still activate Caps Lock after doing this, restart your Mac to solidify the changes. You can do so by clicking the **Apple menu**, clicking **Restart…**, and clicking **Restart** when prompted.\n\nSearch\n\n[Add New Question]()\n\n- Question\n  \n  When I turn on my mini Laptop(DELL), I have to write my security question but My Laptop Keyboard is Locked and I can not type any thing. How can I unlock it?\n  \n  [![Kyle Smith](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/03\/Kyle_Smith.png\/-crop-200-200-200px-Kyle_Smith.png)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Kyle-Smith)\n  \n  Kyle Smith is a wikiHow Technology Writer, learning and sharing information about the latest technology. He has presented his research at multiple engineering conferences and is the writer and editor of hundreds of online electronics repair guides. Kyle received a BS in Industrial Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.\n  \n  [![Kyle Smith](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/03\/Kyle_Smith.png\/-crop-200-200-200px-Kyle_Smith.png)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Kyle-Smith)\n  \n  wikiHow Technology Writer\n  \n  Expert Answer\n  \n  Try clicking the \"Ease of Access\" icon and selecting \"On-screen keyboard.\" Then you should be able to turn off Caps Lock by clicking the Caps Lock button using the on-screen keyboard.\n- Question\n  \n  What if your password is in lowercase and your computer is stuck on caps lock?\n  \n  ![Community Answer](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b0\/CommunityAvatar2.png\/-crop-104-104-104px-CommunityAvatar2.png)\n  \n  Community Answer\n  \n  If you're unable to turn off caps lock, you can hold Shift down for every key you type, or you can activate the on-screen keyboard.\n- Question\n  \n  I can't find \"Advanced settings\" on Windows 8.1. Where is it?\n  \n  ![Community Answer](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b0\/CommunityAvatar2.png\/-crop-104-104-104px-CommunityAvatar2.png)\n  \n  Community Answer\n  \n  In the top right hand corner there is a button with three dots. Click it, then scroll down until you find settings. Click it, then scroll down until you find \"Advanced settings.\"\n\n[See more answers](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Questions\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#offset=3)\n\nAsk a Question\n\n200 characters left\n\nInclude your email address to get a message when this question is answered.\n\n[Submit]()\n\nAdvertisement\n## Video\nThanks for submitting a tip for review\\!\n\n- If your Caps Lock key is stuck in the \"On\" position and you can't disable Caps Lock on your computer, you'll have to take your computer into a tech repair service.\n  Thanks\n\nAdvertisement\n## References\nAbout This Article\n\n[Article SummaryX](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#summary_wrapper)\n\nMac:  \n 1. 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Boilerpipe Text	Download Article Download Article This wikiHow teaches you how to turn off Caps Lock, which causes you to type in all capital letters, on a Windows or Mac computer or Chromebook. Turning off Caps Lock on a functional keyboard is as simple as pressing the "Caps Lock" key again, but if your Caps Lock key is stuck, you'll need to fix the key. You can also disable Caps Lock entirely if you don't plan on using Caps Lock on your computer. Toggle Caps Lock using the Caps Lock key on your Windows PC or Mac keyboard. For Chromebooks, press Search + Alt to turn off Caps Lock. You might need to clean the Caps Lock button if it’s stuck. On Windows, you can permanently change the Caps Lock key to a Shift key or disable it entirely. You can also disable the Caps Lock key on a Mac. If you turned on Caps Lock by pressing the Caps Lock key (accidentally or otherwise), pressing it a second time will turn off Caps Lock if the key itself is functioning properly. [1] This can be annoying given Caps Lock's proximity to the ⇧ Shift and Tab ↹ keys, so you may want to disable it entirely. This is possible on Windows and Mac computers. Clean the stuck key . If the Caps Lock button doesn't turn off when you press it a second time, it might be stuck in a lowered position. Clean it with a can of compressed air , or wipe it carefully with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. [2] Be careful when doing this, as harming the key or its underlying components may void your computer's warranty. Advertisement Sometimes restarting your computer will be enough to cancel out a stuck or broken Caps Lock key. To do so: Advertisement Chromebooks don’t have a dedicated hardware key for toggling Caps Lock. Use this keyboard shortcut to turn off Caps Lock. [5] Open the Windows Settings menu . You can find it by right-clicking on the Windows icon and selecting Settings. The Shift key can be set as the keyboard shortcut to turn off caps lock. This menu includes categories for your computer’s date, time, language, typing, and speech. There’s a globe symbol next to “Language.” This will be called “Language & region” on some versions of Windows. This will be under “Related settings.” On Windows 11, this will be called “Typing” instead of “Spelling, typing, & keyboard settings.” If you’re using Windows 11, skip this step since you’ll already be in the Typing menu. This will open a menu with advanced options to change the way keyboard input works on your device. The “Text Services and Input Languages” menu will open. This will allow you to use the Shift key to turn off caps lock. [6] Advertisement Incorrectly editing the Registry can permanently damage your computer. Follow our guide on backing up the Registry before starting this method. Here’s a quick overview of the backup process: Click Computer in the Registry Editor’s left side menu. Click File in the top left. Click Export… to open the Export Registry File window. Enter a name for your backup file. Select a save location. Click Save. This will export a copy of the Registry's current settings, values, and other data. Open Start . Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. This will search your computer for the Notepad program, which is what you'll use to prevent Caps Lock from working on this computer. It's a blue, notepad-shaped icon at the top of the Start window. A Notepad window will open. The Notepad document that you'll create consists of a heading, an empty line, a line indicating a destination, and the code itself: [7] Type in Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 and then press ↵ Enter twice. Type in [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout] and press ↵ Enter . Type "Scancode Map"=hex:00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,00,00,3a,00,00,00,00,00 into the final line of Notepad. It's in the top-left corner of the Notepad window. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu. This option is near the bottom of the drop-down menu. A "Save As" window will open. Type disable_caps_lock.reg into the "File name" text box that's near the bottom of the window. It's below the "File name" text box. Clicking it causes a drop-down menu to appear. This option is in the drop-down menu. Click an easy-to-get-to folder (e.g., Desktop ) on the left side of the window. Remember the folder that you choose—you'll be opening it in just a minute. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. This will save your file in your selected folder. Go to the folder in which you saved the file (if you selected the Desktop folder, just minimize any open windows), then double-click it to open it and click Yes until you receive a notification that the registry file was successfully merged. This will appear on a prompt notifying you that your changes to the registry were successful. Click Start , click Power , and click Restart in the resulting pop-up menu. Once your computer finishes restarting, you'll notice that your Caps Lock key no longer works. To restore a Registry backup, you'll click the File tab, click Import… in the drop-down menu, and then select your Registry backup file. Erase the disable_caps_lock.reg file from the "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout" section of the Registry Editor. Then, restart your computer. Advertisement Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. It's in the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the System Preferences window. This keyboard-shaped icon is in the System Preferences window. The Keyboard window will open. You'll find this in the top-left corner of the Keyboard window. It's in the bottom-right corner of the Keyboard window. A pop-up window will appear. You'll find this in the middle of the pop-up window. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu. It's in the drop-down menu. If you have a Mac that has a Touch Bar instead of a row of function keys, you might want to click Escape here instead, as doing so will bind the "Escape" function to the Caps Lock key. This blue button is at the bottom of the pop-up window. Doing so will save your changes; your Caps Lock key will now result in no action when pressed. If you notice that you can still activate Caps Lock after doing this, restart your Mac to solidify the changes. You can do so by clicking the Apple menu , clicking Restart… , and clicking Restart when prompted. Advertisement Search Add New Question Question When I turn on my mini Laptop(DELL), I have to write my security question but My Laptop Keyboard is Locked and I can not type any thing. How can I unlock it? Kyle Smith is a wikiHow Technology Writer, learning and sharing information about the latest technology. He has presented his research at multiple engineering conferences and is the writer and editor of hundreds of online electronics repair guides. Kyle received a BS in Industrial Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. wikiHow Technology Writer Expert Answer Try clicking the "Ease of Access" icon and selecting "On-screen keyboard." Then you should be able to turn off Caps Lock by clicking the Caps Lock button using the on-screen keyboard. Question What if your password is in lowercase and your computer is stuck on caps lock? Community Answer If you're unable to turn off caps lock, you can hold Shift down for every key you type, or you can activate the on-screen keyboard. Question I can't find "Advanced settings" on Windows 8.1. Where is it? Community Answer In the top right hand corner there is a button with three dots. Click it, then scroll down until you find settings. Click it, then scroll down until you find "Advanced settings." See more answers Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement Video Thanks for submitting a tip for review! If your Caps Lock key is stuck in the "On" position and you can't disable Caps Lock on your computer, you'll have to take your computer into a tech repair service. Thanks Advertisement References About This Article Article Summary X Mac: 1. Open System Preferences . 2. Click Keyboard . 3. Click Modifier Keys . 4. Click Caps Lock . 5. Click No Action . 6. Click OK . Windows: 1. Open Notepad . 2. Copy the provided registry code. 3. Save the file as disable_caps_lock.reg . 4. Double-click the saved file. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Restart your PC. Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 655,785 times. Is this article up to date? Keep up with the latest tech with wikiHow's free Tech Help Newsletter Subscribe You're all set! 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Kyle Smith is a wikiHow Technology Writer, learning and sharing information about the latest technology. He has presented his research at multiple engineering conferences and is the writer and editor of hundreds of online electronics repair guides. Kyle received a BS in Industrial Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. There are [7 references](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#References) cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 655,785 times. [Learn more...](https://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) This wikiHow teaches you how to turn off Caps Lock, which causes you to type in all capital letters, on a Windows or Mac computer or Chromebook. Turning off Caps Lock on a functional keyboard is as simple as pressing the "Caps Lock" key again, but if your Caps Lock key is stuck, you'll need to fix the key. You can also disable Caps Lock entirely if you don't plan on using Caps Lock on your computer. ## How to Turn Off Caps Lock - Toggle Caps Lock using the Caps Lock key on your Windows PC or Mac keyboard. For Chromebooks, press Search + Alt to turn off Caps Lock. - You might need to clean the Caps Lock button if it’s stuck. - On Windows, you can permanently change the Caps Lock key to a Shift key or disable it entirely. You can also disable the Caps Lock key on a Mac. ## Steps Method 1 Method 1 of 5: ### Press the Caps Lock Key [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock) 1. [![Step 1 Press the Caps Lock key again.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/36/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-1-Version-5.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-1-Version-5.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-1-Version-5.jpg) 1 Press the Caps Lock key again. If you [turned on Caps Lock](https://www.wikihow.com/Enable-Caps-Lock "Enable Caps Lock") by pressing the Caps Lock key (accidentally or otherwise), pressing it a second time will turn off Caps Lock if the key itself is functioning properly.[\[1\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-1) X Research source - This can be annoying given Caps Lock's proximity to the `⇧ Shift` and `Tab ↹` keys, so you may want to disable it entirely. This is possible on [Windows](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#step_2_1) and [Mac](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#step_3_1) computers. 2. [![Step 2 Clean the stuck...](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/8/87/Clean-a-Laptop-Keyboard-Step-3-Version-9.jpg/v4-460px-Clean-a-Laptop-Keyboard-Step-3-Version-9.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Clean-a-Laptop-Keyboard-Step-3-Version-9.jpg) 2 [Clean the stuck key](https://www.wikihow.com/Fix-a-Jammed-Keyboard-Key "Fix a Jammed Keyboard Key"). If the Caps Lock button doesn't turn off when you press it a second time, it might be stuck in a lowered position. [Clean it with a can of compressed air](https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Laptop-Keyboard "Clean a Laptop Keyboard"), or wipe it carefully with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.[\[2\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-2) X Research source - Be careful when doing this, as harming the key or its underlying components may void your computer's warranty. Advertisement 3. [![Step 3 Restart your computer.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/b9/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-3-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-3-Version-4.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-3-Version-4.jpg) 3 Restart your computer. Sometimes restarting your computer will be enough to cancel out a stuck or broken Caps Lock key. To do so: - [Windows](https://www.wikihow.com/Restart-Windows-10 "Restart Windows 10") - Open Start [![Windows Start](https://www.wikihow.com/images/0/07/Windowsstart.png)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Windowsstart.png) , click Power [![Windows Power](https://www.wikihow.com/images/5/5d/Windowspower.png)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Windowspower.png) , and click Restart.[\[3\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-3) X [Trustworthy Source](https://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. [Go to source](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock) - Mac - Open the Apple menu [![Mac Apple](https://www.wikihow.com/images/f/ff/Macapple1.png)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Macapple1.png) , click Restart..., and click Restart when prompted.[\[4\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-4) X Research source Method 2 Method 2 of 5: ### Keyboard Shortcut for Chromebook [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock) 1. [![Step 1 Press Search + Alt.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/e/ec/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-4-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-4-Version-4.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-4-Version-4.jpg) 1 Press Search + Alt. Chromebooks don’t have a dedicated hardware key for toggling Caps Lock. Use this keyboard shortcut to turn off Caps Lock.[\[5\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-5) X Research source Method 3 Method 3 of 5: ### Use the Shift Key in Windows 10 & 11 [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock) 1. [![Step 1 Open the Windows...](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/a/a1/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-5-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-5-Version-4.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-5-Version-4.jpg) 1 Open the [Windows Settings menu](https://www.wikihow.com/Open-Windows-10-Settings "Open Windows 10 Settings"). You can find it by right-clicking on the Windows icon and selecting Settings. The Shift key can be set as the keyboard shortcut to turn off caps lock. 2. [![Step 2 Go to Time & language.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/1/18/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-6-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-6-Version-4.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-6-Version-4.jpg) 2 Go to Time & language. This menu includes categories for your computer’s date, time, language, typing, and speech. 3. [![Step 3 Select Language in the menu options.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/2/20/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-7-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-7-Version-4.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-7-Version-4.jpg) 3 Select Language in the menu options. There’s a globe symbol next to “Language.” - This will be called “Language & region” on some versions of Windows. 4. [![Step 4 Click Spelling, typing, & keyboard settings.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/f/fc/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-8-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-8-Version-4.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-8-Version-4.jpg) 4 Click Spelling, typing, & keyboard settings. This will be under “Related settings.” - On Windows 11, this will be called “Typing” instead of “Spelling, typing, & keyboard settings.” 5. [![Step 5 Navigate to Typing.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/0/00/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-9-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-9-Version-4.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-9-Version-4.jpg) 5 Navigate to Typing. If you’re using Windows 11, skip this step since you’ll already be in the Typing menu. 6. [![Step 6 Click Advanced keyboard settings.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/8/86/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-10-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-10-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-10-Version-3.jpg) 6 Click Advanced keyboard settings.** This will open a menu with advanced options to change the way keyboard input works on your device. 7. [![Step 7 Click Language bar options.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/5/58/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-11-Version-3.jpg/v4-459px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-11-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-11-Version-3.jpg) 7 Click Language bar options. The “Text Services and Input Languages” menu will open. 8. [![Step 8 In the “Advanced Key Settings” tab, click Press the SHIFT key.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/a/aa/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-12-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-12-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-12-Version-3.jpg) 8 In the “Advanced Key Settings” tab, click Press the SHIFT key. This will allow you to use the Shift key to turn off caps lock.[\[6\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-6) X Research source Method 4 Method 4 of 5: ### Disable Caps Lock on Windows [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock) 1. [![Step 1 Back up the Registry.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/d/d8/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-13-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-13-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-13-Version-3.jpg) 1 Back up the Registry. Incorrectly editing the Registry can permanently damage your computer. Follow our guide on [backing up the Registry](https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Regedit#Backing-up-the-Registry "Use Regedit") before starting this method. Here’s a quick overview of the backup process: - Click Computer in the Registry Editor’s left side menu. - Click File in the top left. - Click Export… to open the Export Registry File window. - Enter a name for your backup file. - Select a save location. - Click Save. This will export a copy of the Registry's current settings, values, and other data. 2. [![Step 2 Open Start...](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/69/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-14-Version-2.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-14-Version-2.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-14-Version-2.jpg) 2 [Open Start](https://www.wikihow.com/Use-the-Windows-10-Start-Menu "Use the Windows 10 Start Menu") [![Windows Start](https://www.wikihow.com/images/0/07/Windowsstart.png)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Windowsstart.png) . Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. 3. [![Step 3 Type in notepad.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/65/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-15-Version-2.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-15-Version-2.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-15-Version-2.jpg) 3 Type in `notepad`. This will search your computer for the [Notepad](https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Notepad "Use Notepad") program, which is what you'll use to prevent Caps Lock from working on this computer. 4. [![Step 4 Click Notepad.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/6c/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-16-Version-2.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-16-Version-2.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-16-Version-2.jpg) 4 Click Notepad. It's a blue, notepad-shaped icon at the top of the Start window. A Notepad window will open. 5. [![Step 5 Enter the Caps Lock termination code.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/1/14/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-17-Version-2.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-17-Version-2.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-17-Version-2.jpg) 5 Enter the Caps Lock termination code. The Notepad document that you'll create consists of a heading, an empty line, a line indicating a destination, and the code itself:[\[7\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-7) X Research source - Type in `Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00` and then press `↵ Enter` twice. - Type in `[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout]` and press `↵ Enter`. - Type `"Scancode Map"=hex:00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,00,00,3a,00,00,00,00,00` into the final line of Notepad. 6. [![Step 6 Click File.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/77/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-18.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-18.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-18.jpg) 6 Click File. It's in the top-left corner of the Notepad window. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu. 7. [![Step 7 Click Save As….](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/e/e3/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-19.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-19.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-19.jpg) 7 Click Save As…. This option is near the bottom of the drop-down menu. A "Save As" window will open. 8. [![Step 8 Enter the file name.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/2/20/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-20.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-20.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-20.jpg) 8 Enter the file name. Type `disable_caps_lock.reg` into the "File name" text box that's near the bottom of the window. 9. [![Step 9 Click the "Save as type" drop-down box.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/0/02/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-21.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-21.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-21.jpg) 9 Click the "Save as type" drop-down box. It's below the "File name" text box. Clicking it causes a drop-down menu to appear. 10. [![Step 10 Click All Files.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/d/d8/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-22.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-22.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-22.jpg) 10 Click All Files. This option is in the drop-down menu. 11. [![Step 11 Select a save location.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/0/00/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-23.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-23.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-23.jpg) 11 Select a save location. Click an easy-to-get-to folder (e.g., Desktop) on the left side of the window. Remember the folder that you choose—you'll be opening it in just a minute. 12. [![Step 12 Click Save.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/6f/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-24.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-24.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-24.jpg) 12 Click Save. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. This will save your file in your selected folder. 13. [![Step 13 Install the file.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/b3/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-25.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-25.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-25.jpg) 13 Install the file. Go to the folder in which you saved the file (if you selected the Desktop folder, just minimize any open windows), then double-click it to open it and click Yes until you receive a notification that the registry file was successfully merged. 14. [![Step 14 Click OK when prompted.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/ba/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-26.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-26.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-26.jpg) 14 Click OK when prompted. This will appear on a prompt notifying you that your changes to the registry were successful. 15. [![Step 15 Restart your computer.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/8/8d/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-27.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-27.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-27.jpg) 15 Restart your computer. Click Start [![Windows Start](https://www.wikihow.com/images/0/07/Windowsstart.png)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Windowsstart.png) , click Power [![Windows Power](https://www.wikihow.com/images/5/5d/Windowspower.png)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Windowspower.png) , and click Restart in the resulting pop-up menu. Once your computer finishes restarting, you'll notice that your Caps Lock key no longer works. 16. [![Step 16 If you want to re-enable the Caps Lock key on Windows, restore the Registry backup you created in Step 1.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/78/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-28.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-28.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-28.jpg) 16 If you want to re-enable the Caps Lock key on Windows, restore the Registry backup you created in Step 1. To restore a Registry backup, you'll click the File tab, click Import… in the drop-down menu, and then select your Registry backup file. 17. [![Step 17 Alternatively, you can edit the Registry to re-enable the Caps Lock key.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/74/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-29.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-29.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-29.jpg) 17 Alternatively, you can edit the Registry to re-enable the Caps Lock key. Erase the disable\_caps\_lock.reg file from the "HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Keyboard Layout" section of the Registry Editor. Then, restart your computer. Method 5 Method 5 of 5: ### Disable Caps Lock on Mac [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock) 1. [![Step 1 Open the Apple menu icon.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/9/97/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-30.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-30.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-30.jpg) 1 Open the Apple menu [![Mac Apple](https://www.wikihow.com/images/f/ff/Macapple1.png)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Macapple1.png). Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. 2. [![Step 2 Click System Preferences….](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/a/a3/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-31.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-31.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-31.jpg) 2 Click System Preferences…. It's in the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the System Preferences window. 3. [![Step 3 Click Keyboard.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/c/c8/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-32.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-32.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-32.jpg) 3 Click Keyboard. This keyboard-shaped icon is in the System Preferences window. The Keyboard window will open. 4. [![Step 4 Click the Keyboard tab.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/65/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-33.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-33.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-33.jpg) 4 Click the Keyboard tab. You'll find this in the top-left corner of the Keyboard window. 5. [![Step 5 Click Modifier Keys….](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/ba/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-34.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-34.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-34.jpg) 5 Click Modifier Keys…. It's in the bottom-right corner of the Keyboard window. A pop-up window will appear. 6. [![Step 6 Click the Caps Lock drop-down box.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/74/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-35.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-35.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-35.jpg) 6 Click the Caps Lock drop-down box. You'll find this in the middle of the pop-up window. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu. 7. [![Step 7 Click No Action.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/30/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-36.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-36.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-36.jpg) 7 Click No Action. It's in the drop-down menu. - If you have a Mac that has a Touch Bar instead of a row of function keys, you might want to click Escape here instead, as doing so will bind the "Escape" function to the Caps Lock key. 8. [![Step 8 Click OK.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/a/a2/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-37.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-37.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-37.jpg) 8 Click OK. This blue button is at the bottom of the pop-up window. Doing so will save your changes; your Caps Lock key will now result in no action when pressed. - If you notice that you can still activate Caps Lock after doing this, restart your Mac to solidify the changes. You can do so by clicking the Apple menu, clicking Restart…, and clicking Restart when prompted. ## Expert Q\&A Search [Add New Question]() - Question When I turn on my mini Laptop(DELL), I have to write my security question but My Laptop Keyboard is Locked and I can not type any thing. How can I unlock it? 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Readable Markdown	[![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock) [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock) This wikiHow teaches you how to turn off Caps Lock, which causes you to type in all capital letters, on a Windows or Mac computer or Chromebook. Turning off Caps Lock on a functional keyboard is as simple as pressing the "Caps Lock" key again, but if your Caps Lock key is stuck, you'll need to fix the key. You can also disable Caps Lock entirely if you don't plan on using Caps Lock on your computer. - Toggle Caps Lock using the Caps Lock key on your Windows PC or Mac keyboard. For Chromebooks, press Search + Alt to turn off Caps Lock. - You might need to clean the Caps Lock button if it’s stuck. - On Windows, you can permanently change the Caps Lock key to a Shift key or disable it entirely. You can also disable the Caps Lock key on a Mac. 1. [![Step 1 Press the Caps Lock key again.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/36/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-1-Version-5.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-1-Version-5.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-1-Version-5.jpg) If you [turned on Caps Lock](https://www.wikihow.com/Enable-Caps-Lock "Enable Caps Lock") by pressing the Caps Lock key (accidentally or otherwise), pressing it a second time will turn off Caps Lock if the key itself is functioning properly.[\[1\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-1) - This can be annoying given Caps Lock's proximity to the `⇧ Shift` and `Tab ↹` keys, so you may want to disable it entirely. This is possible on [Windows](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#step_2_1) and [Mac](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#step_3_1) computers. 2. [![Step 2 Clean the stuck...](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/8/87/Clean-a-Laptop-Keyboard-Step-3-Version-9.jpg/v4-460px-Clean-a-Laptop-Keyboard-Step-3-Version-9.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Clean-a-Laptop-Keyboard-Step-3-Version-9.jpg) [Clean the stuck key](https://www.wikihow.com/Fix-a-Jammed-Keyboard-Key "Fix a Jammed Keyboard Key"). If the Caps Lock button doesn't turn off when you press it a second time, it might be stuck in a lowered position. [Clean it with a can of compressed air](https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Laptop-Keyboard "Clean a Laptop Keyboard"), or wipe it carefully with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.[\[2\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-2) - Be careful when doing this, as harming the key or its underlying components may void your computer's warranty. Advertisement 3. [![Step 3 Restart your computer.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/b9/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-3-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-3-Version-4.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-3-Version-4.jpg) Sometimes restarting your computer will be enough to cancel out a stuck or broken Caps Lock key. To do so: 1. [![Step 1 Press Search + Alt.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/e/ec/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-4-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-4-Version-4.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-4-Version-4.jpg) Chromebooks don’t have a dedicated hardware key for toggling Caps Lock. Use this keyboard shortcut to turn off Caps Lock.[\[5\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-5) 1. [![Step 1 Open the Windows...](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/a/a1/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-5-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-5-Version-4.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-5-Version-4.jpg) Open the [Windows Settings menu](https://www.wikihow.com/Open-Windows-10-Settings "Open Windows 10 Settings"). You can find it by right-clicking on the Windows icon and selecting Settings. The Shift key can be set as the keyboard shortcut to turn off caps lock. 2. [![Step 2 Go to Time & language.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/1/18/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-6-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-6-Version-4.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-6-Version-4.jpg) This menu includes categories for your computer’s date, time, language, typing, and speech. 3. [![Step 3 Select Language in the menu options.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/2/20/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-7-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-7-Version-4.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-7-Version-4.jpg) There’s a globe symbol next to “Language.” - This will be called “Language & region” on some versions of Windows. 4. [![Step 4 Click Spelling, typing, & keyboard settings.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/f/fc/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-8-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-8-Version-4.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-8-Version-4.jpg) This will be under “Related settings.” - On Windows 11, this will be called “Typing” instead of “Spelling, typing, & keyboard settings.” 5. [![Step 5 Navigate to Typing.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/0/00/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-9-Version-4.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-9-Version-4.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-9-Version-4.jpg) If you’re using Windows 11, skip this step since you’ll already be in the Typing menu. 6. [![Step 6 Click Advanced keyboard settings.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/8/86/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-10-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-10-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-10-Version-3.jpg) This will open a menu with advanced options to change the way keyboard input works on your device. 7. [![Step 7 Click Language bar options.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/5/58/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-11-Version-3.jpg/v4-459px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-11-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-11-Version-3.jpg) The “Text Services and Input Languages” menu will open. 8. [![Step 8 In the “Advanced Key Settings” tab, click Press the SHIFT key.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/a/aa/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-12-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-12-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-12-Version-3.jpg) This will allow you to use the Shift key to turn off caps lock.[\[6\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-6) 1. [![Step 1 Back up the Registry.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/d/d8/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-13-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-13-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-13-Version-3.jpg) Incorrectly editing the Registry can permanently damage your computer. Follow our guide on [backing up the Registry](https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Regedit#Backing-up-the-Registry "Use Regedit") before starting this method. Here’s a quick overview of the backup process: - Click Computer in the Registry Editor’s left side menu. - Click File in the top left. - Click Export… to open the Export Registry File window. - Enter a name for your backup file. - Select a save location. - Click Save. This will export a copy of the Registry's current settings, values, and other data. 2. [![Step 2 Open Start...](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/69/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-14-Version-2.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-14-Version-2.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-14-Version-2.jpg) [Open Start](https://www.wikihow.com/Use-the-Windows-10-Start-Menu "Use the Windows 10 Start Menu") [![Windows Start](https://www.wikihow.com/images/0/07/Windowsstart.png)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Windowsstart.png) . Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. 3. [![Step 3 Type in notepad.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/65/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-15-Version-2.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-15-Version-2.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-15-Version-2.jpg) This will search your computer for the [Notepad](https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Notepad "Use Notepad") program, which is what you'll use to prevent Caps Lock from working on this computer. 4. [![Step 4 Click Notepad.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/6c/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-16-Version-2.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-16-Version-2.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-16-Version-2.jpg) It's a blue, notepad-shaped icon at the top of the Start window. A Notepad window will open. 5. [![Step 5 Enter the Caps Lock termination code.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/1/14/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-17-Version-2.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-17-Version-2.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-17-Version-2.jpg) The Notepad document that you'll create consists of a heading, an empty line, a line indicating a destination, and the code itself:[\[7\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#_note-7) - Type in `Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00` and then press `↵ Enter` twice. - Type in `[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout]` and press `↵ Enter`. - Type `"Scancode Map"=hex:00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,00,00,3a,00,00,00,00,00` into the final line of Notepad. 6. [![Step 6 Click File.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/77/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-18.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-18.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-18.jpg) It's in the top-left corner of the Notepad window. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu. 7. [![Step 7 Click Save As….](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/e/e3/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-19.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-19.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-19.jpg) This option is near the bottom of the drop-down menu. A "Save As" window will open. 8. [![Step 8 Enter the file name.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/2/20/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-20.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-20.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-20.jpg) Type `disable_caps_lock.reg` into the "File name" text box that's near the bottom of the window. 9. [![Step 9 Click the "Save as type" drop-down box.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/0/02/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-21.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-21.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-21.jpg) It's below the "File name" text box. Clicking it causes a drop-down menu to appear. 10. [![Step 10 Click All Files.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/d/d8/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-22.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-22.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-22.jpg) This option is in the drop-down menu. 11. [![Step 11 Select a save location.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/0/00/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-23.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-23.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-23.jpg) Click an easy-to-get-to folder (e.g., Desktop) on the left side of the window. Remember the folder that you choose—you'll be opening it in just a minute. 12. [![Step 12 Click Save.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/6f/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-24.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-24.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-24.jpg) It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. This will save your file in your selected folder. 13. [![Step 13 Install the file.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/b3/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-25.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-25.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-25.jpg) Go to the folder in which you saved the file (if you selected the Desktop folder, just minimize any open windows), then double-click it to open it and click Yes until you receive a notification that the registry file was successfully merged. 14. [![Step 14 Click OK when prompted.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/ba/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-26.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-26.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-26.jpg) This will appear on a prompt notifying you that your changes to the registry were successful. 15. [![Step 15 Restart your computer.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/8/8d/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-27.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-27.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-27.jpg) Click Start [![Windows Start](https://www.wikihow.com/images/0/07/Windowsstart.png)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Windowsstart.png) , click Power [![Windows Power](https://www.wikihow.com/images/5/5d/Windowspower.png)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Windowspower.png) , and click Restart in the resulting pop-up menu. Once your computer finishes restarting, you'll notice that your Caps Lock key no longer works. 16. [![Step 16 If you want to re-enable the Caps Lock key on Windows, restore the Registry backup you created in Step 1.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/78/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-28.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-28.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-28.jpg) To restore a Registry backup, you'll click the File tab, click Import… in the drop-down menu, and then select your Registry backup file. 17. [![Step 17 Alternatively, you can edit the Registry to re-enable the Caps Lock key.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/74/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-29.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-29.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-29.jpg) Erase the disable\_caps\_lock.reg file from the "HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Keyboard Layout" section of the Registry Editor. Then, restart your computer. 1. [![Step 1 Open the Apple menu icon.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/9/97/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-30.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-30.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-30.jpg) Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. 2. [![Step 2 Click System Preferences….](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/a/a3/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-31.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-31.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-31.jpg) It's in the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the System Preferences window. 3. [![Step 3 Click Keyboard.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/c/c8/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-32.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-32.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-32.jpg) This keyboard-shaped icon is in the System Preferences window. The Keyboard window will open. 4. [![Step 4 Click the Keyboard tab.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/65/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-33.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-33.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-33.jpg) You'll find this in the top-left corner of the Keyboard window. 5. [![Step 5 Click Modifier Keys….](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/ba/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-34.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-34.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-34.jpg) It's in the bottom-right corner of the Keyboard window. A pop-up window will appear. 6. [![Step 6 Click the Caps Lock drop-down box.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/74/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-35.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-35.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-35.jpg) You'll find this in the middle of the pop-up window. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu. 7. [![Step 7 Click No Action.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/30/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-36.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-36.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-36.jpg) It's in the drop-down menu. - If you have a Mac that has a Touch Bar instead of a row of function keys, you might want to click Escape here instead, as doing so will bind the "Escape" function to the Caps Lock key. 8. [![Step 8 Click OK.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/a/a2/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-37.jpg/v4-460px-Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-37.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#/Image:Turn-Off-Caps-Lock-Step-37.jpg) This blue button is at the bottom of the pop-up window. Doing so will save your changes; your Caps Lock key will now result in no action when pressed. - If you notice that you can still activate Caps Lock after doing this, restart your Mac to solidify the changes. You can do so by clicking the Apple menu, clicking Restart…, and clicking Restart when prompted. Search [Add New Question]() - Question When I turn on my mini Laptop(DELL), I have to write my security question but My Laptop Keyboard is Locked and I can not type any thing. How can I unlock it? [![Kyle Smith](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/0/03/Kyle_Smith.png/-crop-200-200-200px-Kyle_Smith.png)](https://www.wikihow.com/Author/Kyle-Smith) Kyle Smith is a wikiHow Technology Writer, learning and sharing information about the latest technology. He has presented his research at multiple engineering conferences and is the writer and editor of hundreds of online electronics repair guides. Kyle received a BS in Industrial Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. [![Kyle Smith](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/0/03/Kyle_Smith.png/-crop-200-200-200px-Kyle_Smith.png)](https://www.wikihow.com/Author/Kyle-Smith) wikiHow Technology Writer Expert Answer Try clicking the "Ease of Access" icon and selecting "On-screen keyboard." Then you should be able to turn off Caps Lock by clicking the Caps Lock button using the on-screen keyboard. - Question What if your password is in lowercase and your computer is stuck on caps lock? ![Community Answer](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/b0/CommunityAvatar2.png/-crop-104-104-104px-CommunityAvatar2.png) Community Answer If you're unable to turn off caps lock, you can hold Shift down for every key you type, or you can activate the on-screen keyboard. - Question I can't find "Advanced settings" on Windows 8.1. Where is it? ![Community Answer](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/b0/CommunityAvatar2.png/-crop-104-104-104px-CommunityAvatar2.png) Community Answer In the top right hand corner there is a button with three dots. Click it, then scroll down until you find settings. Click it, then scroll down until you find "Advanced settings." [See more answers](https://www.wikihow.com/Questions/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#offset=3) Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. [Submit]() Advertisement ## Video Thanks for submitting a tip for review\! - If your Caps Lock key is stuck in the "On" position and you can't disable Caps Lock on your computer, you'll have to take your computer into a tech repair service. Thanks Advertisement ## References About This Article [Article SummaryX](https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Caps-Lock#summary_wrapper) Mac: 1. Open System Preferences. 2. Click Keyboard. 3. Click Modifier Keys. 4. Click Caps Lock. 5. 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