How to Configure Touch Keyboard to Add Period After Double-Tapping Spacebar in Windows 10 Have you ever wished your Windows 10 touch keyboard worked more like your phone? There's a simple setting to enable that familiar shortcut, letting you automatically insert a period when you double-tap the spacebar. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne’s IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. How to Enable the Windows 10 Touch Keyboard If your Windows 10 touch keyboard isn't already visible, there are two quick ways to turn it on. Method 1: Using Windows Settings First, you can go to your Start Menu, then Settings, and select Accessibility. From there, choose Keyboard and toggle on the On-Screen Keyboard. Method 2: Using Keyboard Shortcuts The second is to simply use the keyboard shortcut Windows + Ctrl + O to instantly bring it up. Enabling and Disabling the Double-Tap Spacebar Feature The easiest way to control this feature is through Windows Settings. First, go to the Start Menu, open Settings, and click on Devices. Next, select Typing. You'll see an option to "Add a period after I double-tap the Spacebar." Simply toggle this on to enable the feature or toggle it off to disable it. For advanced users, you can also use the Registry Editor. First, open the Run dialog box by pressing Win + R, then type regedit and press Enter. Navigate to... Then, right-click the 1.7 key, select New, and then DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name this new value EnableDoubleTapSpace. To enable the feature, double-click it and change the Value data to 1. To disable it, change the value to 0. Remember to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Click OK and restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Reminder: Always back up your Registry before making any changes to avoid system issues. Troubleshooting Common Issues If the feature still isn't working after you've made the changes, don't worry. Here are some common issues and how to fix them. If the option 'period after double-tapping the spacebar feature is not working on your Windows 10 touch keyboard, even after changing the settings, try restarting your device. If the option to “Add a period after I double-tap the Spacebar” is missing from Settings, use the Registry Editor method instead. If you accidentally change other Registry entries, restore from your Registry backup or use System Restore to revert the changes. Does This Affect My Physical Keyboard? This is one of the most common questions asked, and the answer is no— this setting only applies to the touch or On-Screen keyboard. You can also re-enable the feature at anytime by following the same steps in either the Settings or the Registry Editor. This feature is available in all versions of Windows 10. Customizing your touch keyboard to automatically add a period after double-tapping the spacebar in Windows 10 can significantly improve your typing experience. Whether you prefer the automatic period or not, Windows gives you full control to personalize how you type. For more information, check out our official blog post on How to Configure Touch Keyboard to Add Period After Double-Tapping Spacebar in Windows 10 linked in the description below.