[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.

[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]

Originally Posted by CharlieOsborne

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

[CharlieO]

Originally Posted by Stacey.

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

what did it do stacey?? im fascinated now

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

idek what it is O_O

[Stacey.]

Originally Posted by CharlieOsborne

what did it do stacey?? im fascinated now

It basically made that weird noise everytime you click it after

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

[Niamh.]

I never heard of sticky keys before

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Stacey.

It basically made that weird noise everytime you click it after

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]

Originally Posted by 08marsh

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.]

Originally Posted by ukturtle

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]

Originally Posted by 08marsh

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.

[CharlieO]

Originally Posted by 08marsh

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.