what are sticky keys mean??

Question

please some one tell me what sticky keys mean thanxs

my question is how they work ?? what is their function

Answer 1

Sticky keys is a feature of computer Desktop Environments. It is an accessibility feature to aid handicapped users. Sticky keys allows the user to press a modifier key, such as Shift, Ctrl, Alt, or the windows key, and have it remain active until another key is pressed. It is activated by pressing the shift key 5 times in sequence or by holding down a modifier key for longer than 5 seconds. When sticky keys is activated, a beep is sounded whenever the Shift, Ctrl, windows key, or Alt keys are pressed henceforth.

Answer 2

When I had a problem with sticky keys, I was told it was a computer had been set for a disabled person who was a little heavy handed. This means that when they pressed a key heavily it would not give a lot of that character. When I had this there was an icon at the bottom of the screen.
You could borrow another keyboard and see if the problem is the same, if it is then your keyboard is fine and the problem lies with the computer.

Answer 3

Sticky keys - it's a microsoft software tool for disabled people. If you press the shift key down for more than 5 seconds a window will pop up telling you what it does and asking if you want to use it. Just say NO. I think it's supposed to let you use shift and key combinations without having to press the shift key.

Answer 4

A sticky key is a key that doesn't work properly on your keyboard. Maybe you press the letter A but you get AAAAAA.

That's sticky cos it sticks

Answer 5

Please refer back to this question:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Alm6GQ2smhdbMKdtaN..ZyXsy6IX?qid=20060714065159AAKIN6v

Which I happen to get best answer in. :P.