This article shows you how to disable the "Caps Lock" function of any computer keyboard that is needed to be able to type capital letters. To disable the function in question, simply press the "Caps Lock" key on the keyboard (or "Caps Lock" if you are using a keyboard with a layout other than the Italian one). However, if the "Caps Lock" key is stuck or does not work, you will need to fix it in order to enable or disable the "Caps Lock" feature. If you think you don't need to use the "Caps Lock" key you can inhibit its use.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Disable the Caps Lock Feature
Step 1. Press the "Caps Lock" key a second time
If you have activated the "Caps Lock" feature by pressing the "Caps Lock" key (intentionally or by mistake), pressing it a second time will return the keyboard to normal function.
Unfortunately it can often happen that you accidentally press the "Caps Lock" key as it is placed between the ⇧ Shift and Tab ↹ keys which are used frequently. If this inconvenience seems too annoying to you, you can inhibit the function of the "Caps Lock" key on both Windows and Mac systems
Step 2. Repair a stuck key
If the "Caps Lock" key no longer turns off when you press it again after turning it on, it may be stuck. Try cleaning it using a can of compressed air or a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
Be very careful as you could damage the keyboard permanently or worse could void the computer warranty in the case of a laptop
Step 3. Restart your computer
In some cases, restarting the system can restore the normal operation of the "Caps Lock" key. Follow these instructions:
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Windows - access the menu Start clicking the icon
Windowsstart choose the option Stop characterized by this symbol
Windowspower and select the item Reboot the system.
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Mac - access the menu Apple clicking the icon
Macapple1 choose the option Restart …, then press the button Restart when required.
Method 2 of 3: Disable the Caps Lock Key on Windows
Step 1. Access the "Start" menu by clicking the icon
It features the Windows logo and is located in the lower left corner of the desktop. Alternatively, press the ⊞ Win key on your keyboard.
Step 2. Type in your notepad keywords
Your computer will search for "Notepad" which you can use to disable the functionality of the "Caps Lock" key.
Step 3. Click the Notepad icon
It features a blue notebook and should have appeared at the top of the "Start" menu. The Windows "Notepad" text editor window will appear.
Step 4. Enter the code to disable the "Caps Lock" key functionality
The "Notepad" program allows you to create a file which, once executed, will automatically insert a new key in the Windows registry. Follow these instructions:
- Type the following text string Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 and press the Enter key twice;
- Now enter the following code [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SYSTEM / CurrentControlSet / Control / Keyboard Layout] and press the Enter key;
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Type the following text
"Scancode Map" = hex: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 02, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 3a, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00
- in the last line of the document you are creating with the "Notepad" program.
Step 5. Access the File menu
It is located in the upper left corner of the program window. A list of options will be displayed.
Step 6. Choose the item Save as…
It is located at the bottom of the drop-down menu that appeared. The "Save As" dialog box will appear.
Step 7. Name the file
Enter the text disable_block_of.reg in the "File Name" field located at the bottom of the "Save As" window.
Step 8. Access the "Save As" drop-down menu
It is located below the "File Name" text field. A list of items will be displayed.
Step 9. Choose the All Files option
It is one of the items in the "Save as" drop-down menu.
Step 10. Select the folder in which to save the file
Choose an easy to reach location, for example your computer desktop, using the left sidebar of the "Save As" window. Remember which folder you chose because you will need it in a few steps.
Step 11. Press the Save button
It is located in the lower right part of the window. The file will be saved in the indicated folder.
Step 12. Run the file you just created
Go to the folder where you saved it (if it is the desktop, you will simply need to minimize the "Notepad" program window), double-click the file icon, then press the button Yup until you are notified that the registry has been successfully modified.
Step 13. Press the OK button when prompted
It is placed in the pop-up window indicating that the registry has been successfully modified.
Step 14. Restart your computer
Access the menu Start clicking the icon
choose the option Stop characterized by this symbol
and select the item Reboot the system. After restarting the system the "Caps Lock" key should no longer work.
At this point you can delete the file you created with the "Notepad" program
Method 3 of 3: Disable the Caps Lock Key on Mac
Step 1. Enter the "Apple" menu by clicking the icon
It features the Apple logo and is located in the upper left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear.
Step 2. Choose the System Preferences… item
It is one of the options present in the drop-down menu that appeared. The "System Preferences" dialog box will appear.
Step 3. Click the Keyboard icon
It features a miniature keyboard and is located within the "System Preferences" window. The "Keyboard" system window will appear.
Step 4. Go to the Keyboard tab
It is located in the upper left of the "Keyboard" window.
Step 5. Press the Modifier Keys… button
It is located in the lower right corner of the "Keyboard" window. A pop-up window will appear
Step 6. Access the Caps Lock Key drop-down menu
It is located in the center of the pop-up window that appears. A list of options will be displayed.
Step 7. Choose the item No action
It is one of the options present in the drop-down menu that appeared.
If you're using a Mac with a Touch Bar instead of classic function keys, you may need to press the key Esc, since in this case it performs the function of the "Caps Lock" key.
Step 8. Press the OK button
It is blue in color and is located at the bottom of the pop-up window that appears. This way changes to the keyboard settings will be saved and applied. Now the "Caps Lock" key should take no action.
