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FilterKeys is anaccessibility feature ofMicrosoft Windows. It configures thekeyboard to ignore brief or repeated keystrokes, making typing easier for people with handtremors, who may accidentally press keys multiple times. This feature helps to prevent unintended characters from being entered.
Microsoft first introduced FilterKeys withWindows 95,[citation needed] and it remains in laterversions of Windows.
There are two primary ways to enable FilterKeys:
Keyboard shortcut: The user holds down theright shift key for eight seconds. An audible cue will sound, and a pop-up notification will appear, confirming that FilterKeys has been activated.[1]
Accessibility Settings: On Windows 10 and earlier, the feature is controlled in the "Ease of Access Center" or "Accessibility Options" of theControl Panel. On Windows 11, the setting is in the "keyboard" section of the "Accessibility" panel in theSettings app. In addition to enabling or disabling FilterKeys, the user can adjust the acceptance delay for keystrokes and configure how repeated keystrokes are handled.[1]
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