Sticky keys

[Benjamin]

No, not a dirty thread (knows what you lot are like).


Does anyone else sometimes make sticky keys happen on their computer while trying to think about what to write or typing?

I don't often do it, but sometimes I tap down on the shift key while pondering and it brings up the sticky keys option. Rather annoying. :bored:

[CharlieO]

i do it all the time on the pc's at school. got a mac thought so doesn't happen at home.
i dont really get what it is like is there a purpose?

[Benjamin]

i do it all the time on the pc's at school. got a mac thought so doesn't happen at home.
i dont really get what it is like is there a purpose?

I have no idea. I have never put sticky keys on.

[Stacey.]

I remember turning sticky keys on once and then I couldn't get it back off D:

[CharlieO]

I remember turning sticky keys on once and then I couldn't get it back off D:

what did it do stacey?? im fascinated now

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

idek what it is O_O

[Stacey.]

what did it do stacey?? im fascinated now

It basically made that weird noise everytime you click it after D:

I'm not sure what it's actually supposed to do though

[Niamh.]

I never heard of sticky keys before

[Benjamin]

It basically made that weird noise everytime you click it after D:

I'm not sure what it's actually supposed to do though

StickyKeys is an accessibility feature to help computer users who have physical disabilities, but it is also used by others as a means to reduce RSI (or a syndrome called the Emacs Pinky). It essentially serializes keystrokes instead of pressing multiple keys at a time: StickyKeys allows the user to press a modifier key, such as Shift, Ctrl, Alt, or the Windows key, and have it remain active until any other key is pressed.



I looked it up.

[Marsh.]

You don't know what sticky keys is for? lol

To keep whatever you've clicked active so you can click two keys together or whatever function you need.

I have a mac and it doesn't seem to have the option.

[Benjamin]

You don't know what sticky keys is for? lol

To keep whatever you've clicked active so you can click two keys together or whatever function you need.

I have a mac and it doesn't seem to have the option.

Well it's not exactly a widely used thing for most people.

[Marsh.]

Well it's not exactly a widely used thing for most people.

The fact the key "sticks" is a bit of a giveaway though.

[Benjamin]

The fact the key "sticks" is a bit of a giveaway though.

Yeah that bit was kind of obvious, I just didn't know the reason for having it. I'd never really given it much thought until today. :tongue:

[CharlieO]

You don't know what sticky keys is for? lol

To keep whatever you've clicked active so you can click two keys together or whatever function you need.

I have a mac and it doesn't seem to have the option.

they have similar things but have to be enabled through accessibility section thing.

[Joe.]

Everyone in ICT clicks shift repeatedly while the teacher speaks. So disruptive.