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Caps Lock is Not Working: 10 Tested Fixes for Windows
Check for any debris or physical problems with the key first
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Published onJune 25, 2024
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Dealing with a Caps Lock key that’s not working can be quite frustrating, especially when you’re in the middle of important tasks. Whether you’re using a desktop, laptop, or an external keyboard, here are some practical solutions to get your Caps Lock key back in action.
Before starting, check if the key is not working or thelight indicator is not functioning. If theCaps Lock button is stuck, use the highlighted guide to fix it.
1. Check for Physical Keyboard Issues
Checking your keyboard on another device or in BIOS can help you determine if the problem is with the keyboard itself or your computer settings. If the Caps Lock works elsewhere, it’s likely a software issue on your computer.
2. Update the keyboard drivers
Updating the keyboard drivers ensures you have the latest and most compatible drivers installed, which can resolve Caps Lock indicator issues caused by outdated or corrupt drivers.
3. Undo problematic updates
For Windows 11:
For Windows 10:
Undoing a problematic update can resolve issues that started occurring after a recent update, restoring the functionality of your Caps Lock indicator.
4. Use third-party software
Using third-party software can provide visual or auditory notifications for the Caps Lock status, bypassing the need for the physical indicator light.
5. Enable Caps Lock sound via Accessibility settings
Enabling a sound notification via accessibility settings will help you know when Caps Lock is turned on or off through an audio cue.
6. Open the On-Screen keyboard
For Windows 11:
For Windows 10:
Using the on-screen keyboard can help you identify if the issue is with your physical keyboard. You can see the Caps Lock status indicator on the on-screen keyboard.
7. Use an external keyboard
Using an external keyboard can be a temporary solution if your internal keyboard’s Caps Lock key or indicator is not functioning correctly.
8. Configure Lenovo Keyboard Settings (For Lenovo Users)
Configuring the settings for Lenovo keyboards allows you to enable on-screen displays for the Caps Lock status, making it easier to know when Caps Lock is active.
9. Reinstall the keyboard driver
Reinstalling the keyboard driver can resolve issues caused by corrupted drivers, ensuring proper functionality of all keyboard features, including the Caps Lock indicator.
10. Check the BIOS settings
Checking and correcting BIOS settings can solve deeper hardware-level issues that may impact the Caps Lock indicator.
By following these detailed solutions, you should be able to fix the Caps Lock not working issue on your Windows 10 or 11 computer.
More about the topics:Caps Lock,Keyboard issues
Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
