{"id":37702,"date":"2026-07-28T14:47:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T09:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=37702"},"modified":"2026-07-28T14:49:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T09:19:35","slug":"how-to-turn-off-caps-lock-without-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-turn-off-caps-lock-without-key\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn off Caps Lock Without the Caps Lock Key"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finding that every letter you type is in uppercase is not something anyone wants. When encountering the Caps Lock Stuck On issue, the most common causes include a faulty keyboard key, an incompatible or outdated keyboard driver, a temporary Windows bug, or a problem in keyboard settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Luckily, you do not need the working Caps Lock key to disable it since Windows offers a variety of convenient solutions. Below you can find step-by-step instructions on how to turn off Caps Lock without the Caps Lock key and some additional useful tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Why Is Caps Lock Stuck On?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are several common reasons why the Caps Lock key may fail to turn off, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A faulty or physically stuck Caps Lock key.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Malfunctioning or outdated keyboard drivers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A temporary Windows or software issue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Incorrect keyboard language or input settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A problem with an external keyboard, such as synchronization issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dust or dirt on the keyboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you have identified the cause of the problem, proceed to the following solutions.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/keyboard-suddenly-stopped-working-how-to-fix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keyboard Suddenly Stopped Working? Here\u2019s How to Fix the Problem<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Methods to Turn off Caps Lock Without the Caps Lock Key<\/h2>\n<h3>Method 1: Use the Shift Key<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Windows lets you change the Shift key to turn off Caps Lock. It can be a handy alternative if the Caps Lock key is not working.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to do it:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1. Press Windows + I to bring up the Settings window.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2. Go to Time &amp; Language then go to Typing and click on Advanced keyboard settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37705\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Typing-options.webp\" alt=\"Typing options\" width=\"903\" height=\"474\" sizes=\"(max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37706\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Advanced-keyboard-settings.webp\" alt=\"Advanced keyboard settings\" width=\"958\" height=\"455\" sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3. Click on the Language bar options<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37707\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Language-bar-options.webp\" alt=\"Language bar options\" width=\"907\" height=\"474\" sizes=\"(max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4. Switch to the Advanced Key Settings tab<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37708\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Advanced-Key-Settings-tab.webp\" alt=\"Advanced Key Settings tab\" width=\"932\" height=\"471\" sizes=\"(max-width: 932px) 100vw, 932px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5. You should see an option for To turn off Caps Lock. Choose Press the SHIFT key from the drop-down menu<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37710\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Text-services-and-input-languages.webp\" alt=\"Text services and input languages\" width=\"462\" height=\"530\" sizes=\"(max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6. Click Apply, and then click OK. The new setting will now take effect, and you will be able to use the Shift key to turn off the Caps Lock whenever you need to.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Method 2: Turn Off Caps Lock Using the On-Screen Keyboard<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If the physical key is broken or unavailable, Windows&#8217; On-Screen Keyboard can come to the rescue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are the steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1. Firstly, click Windows + Ctrl + O.<br \/>\n<\/span>2. If the On-Screen Keyboard utility did not launch, type On-Screen Keyboard in the Start menu.<br \/>\n3. Secondly, click the Caps Lock key on the appearing virtual keyboard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37713\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Keyboard-caps-key.webp\" alt=\"Keyboard caps key\" width=\"771\" height=\"245\" sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><br \/>\n4. Check if the Caps Lock indicator is off.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">That was the easiest way to turn off Caps Lock without Caps Lock key.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Method 3: Restart Your Computer<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A temporary malfunction of the system could prevent Windows from updating the status of the keyboard<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1. Before proceeding with the following procedures, make sure to save all your work.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2. Click on the Start button.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3. Now click on Power &gt; Restart.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37714\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Restart-option.webp\" alt=\"Restart option\" width=\"397\" height=\"218\" sizes=\"(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4. The computer will now restart. After the computer reboots, check if the problem is resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Method 4: Reconnect an External Keyboard<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are using a USB or Bluetooth keyboard, you can try reconnecting it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>USB Keyboard<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unplug it, wait for a few seconds, and reconnect it to the computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Bluetooth Keyboard<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Toggle Bluetooth off and on and reconnect the keyboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">See if you can turn off the Caps Lock.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Method 5: Update the Keyboard Driver<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An outdated or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/driver-corrupted-or-missing-code-39-fixed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">faulty keyboard driver<\/a> may cause this error on your keyboard, such as the Caps Lock key not working properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1. Press Windows + X and click on Device Manager.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37363\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Device-Manager.webp\" alt=\"Device Manager\" width=\"303\" height=\"814\" sizes=\"(max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><br \/>\n2. Then, go to Keyboards and right-click your keyboard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35292\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Device-Manager.webp\" alt=\"Device Manager\" width=\"728\" height=\"642\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35105\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/device-manager.webp\" alt=\"device manager\" width=\"280\" height=\"156\" \/><br \/>\n3. After that, click on Update driver and choose Search automatically for updated driver software option to update your keyboard driver.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37695\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Search-for-drivers-automatically-option.webp\" alt=\"Search-for-drivers-automatically-option\" width=\"643\" height=\"327\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/>4. If Windows could not find a new driver for your keyboard, you can also use <b>Advanced Driver Updater<\/b> by Systweak to scan and update all drivers on your PC.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Advanced Driver Updater can detect any outdated or incompatible drivers and update them automatically. The following are the steps to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/advanced-driver-updater\/?utm_source=systweakblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">update outdated or damaged drivers<\/a> using Advanced Driver Updater:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Step 1: Download and install Advanced Driver Updater.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"display:none\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37702,pos-1,135\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/adu\/w\/37702\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'how-to-turn-off-caps-lock-without-key', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/download-btn\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Step 2: Open the application and let it scan the outdated drivers,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37715\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Download-Advanced-Driver-Updater.webp\" alt=\"Download Advanced Driver Updater\" width=\"925\" height=\"403\" sizes=\"(max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Step 3: Click on Update All and wait till it update all the drivers, you can also manually select the drivers you want to update.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36851\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/12\/click-on-update-all-button.webp\" alt=\"click on update all button\" width=\"768\" height=\"590\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Step 4: Restart the PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Method 6: Reinstall the Keyboard Driver<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you can&#8217;t fix the problem by updating your driver, you need to reinstall it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to do it:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Launch Device Manager by pressing Windows + X.<br \/>\n2. Expand the Keyboards section.<br \/>\n3. Right-click on your keyboard and choose Uninstall device .<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34249\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/right-click-to-uninstall-keyboard.webp\" alt=\"right-click-to-uninstall-keyboard\" width=\"485\" height=\"198\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><br \/>\n4. Remove the driver.<br \/>\n5. Reboot your PC.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your system will automatically install the necessary driver for your keyboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Method 7: Check for a Stuck Key<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sometimes the simplest solution is the correct one. Check if the Caps Lock key is not physically stuck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Make sure that<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1. There is no dirt or dust below the key,<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2. The key is not broken,<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3. It does not stay pressed when you release it,<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4. And there is no liquid on the keyboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If there is some dirt beneath the key, removing it with compressed air will usually fix the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Method 8: Check Keyboard Settings<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Incorrect keyboard settings or several input languages can sometimes cause the keyboard to behave incorrectly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to check the settings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1. Open the Settings app (Press Windows + I).<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2. Go to Time &amp; Language &gt; Language and region. Click on three dots next to your current language and click on Language Options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37716\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Language-Options.webp\" alt=\"Language Options\" width=\"943\" height=\"494\" sizes=\"(max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3. Scroll down to Keyboard and make sure that the keyboard layout is proper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37717\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/keyboard-layout.webp\" alt=\"keyboard layout\" width=\"974\" height=\"510\" sizes=\"(max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4. Click on the three dots and Remove the other keyboard layouts that you don\u2019t need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37718\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Remove-the-other-keyboard-layouts.webp\" alt=\"Remove the other keyboard layouts\" width=\"964\" height=\"509\" sizes=\"(max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5. Make sure a keyboard layout you need is active, or switch the active keyboard layout to the one that used to work for you.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6. Reboot your computer and check if the Caps Lock not turning off problem is resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What If Caps Lock Still Won&#8217;t Turn Off?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If the suggested methods did not help, please check the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Try the keyboard on other computers to determine if the keyboard is faulty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Try another keyboard on the PC to see whether it will work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make sure that the system does not require additional Windows updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turn off the Sticky Keys and Filter Keys if they are enabled on your PC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are using a laptop, there is a high chance that the keyboard needs to be replaced.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learning how to turn off caps lock without caps lock key can help if your keyboard is malfunctioning. Usually, the easiest solution is using the Shift key, On-Screen Keyboard, reconnecting the keyboard, or updating the keyboard driver. However, if none of the proposed methods helps, the issue is most probably hardware-related and needs professional intervention.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"accordion_sec faq-section\">\n<div id=\"accordion-menu\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-header plus\">How do you turn off Caps Lock without the Caps Lock key?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"accordion-panel\">\n<p class=\"accordion-content aio-answer-block\">You can turn off Caps Lock by using the Shift key (depending on the settings), using the Windows On-Screen keyboard, or simply restarting the PC if the problem appears due to a temporary software glitch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-header plus\">Why is my Caps Lock stuck on?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"accordion-panel\">\n<p class=\"accordion-content aio-answer-block\">The reasons for this problem may be a faulty keyboard, an outdated driver, a problem with the keyboard settings, or a malfunctioning of the Caps Lock key.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-header plus\">Can I turn off Caps Lock on Windows if my keyboard driver is not working properly?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"accordion-panel\">\n<p class=\"accordion-content aio-answer-block\">If the keyboard driver is not working correctly, you may experience different issues such as Caps Lock malfunction. The easiest solution for this problem is to update the driver.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-header plus\">Can I turn off Caps Lock on Windows with On-Screen Keyboard?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"accordion-panel\">\n<p class=\"accordion-content aio-answer-block\">Yes, you can. First, you will need to open the On-Screen Keyboard by pressing Windows + Ctrl + O keys. Then, click on the Caps Lock key with a mouse to turn it off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-header plus\">What should I do if none of the methods is working?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"accordion-panel\">\n<p class=\"accordion-content aio-answer-block\">It is possible that the reason why your Caps Lock is stuck is related to your keyboard hardware. In that case, try to see if the problem appears with a different keyboard. If it is not, try to reinstall the keyboard driver, update Windows, or check whether the keyboard is defective.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding that every letter you type is in uppercase is not something anyone wants. When encountering the Caps Lock Stuck On issue, the most common causes include a faulty keyboard key, an incompatible or outdated keyboard driver, a temporary Windows bug, or a problem in keyboard settings. 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