How to Turn the Toggle Keys Sound On or Off in Windows 11 If you’ve ever heard a short beep when pressing Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock, you’ve experienced what Windows calls Toggle Keys. These tones provide quick audio feedback, but you might want to disable them depending on your environment. In this video, we'll explore four reliable methods for turning the toggle keys sound on or off in Windows 11. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne’s IT video hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. 4 Ways to Enable or Disable the Toggle Keys Sound Method 1: Settings This is the simplest, user-level approach, ideal for quick configuration. Press Win + I to open Settings. Navigate to Accessibility > Keyboard. Scroll to the section titled Sticky, Filter, and Toggle Keys. You’ll see a switch for “Play a sound when you press Caps, Num, or Scroll Lock.” Toggle ON to enable the tone. Toggle OFF to disable it. If you don’t hear any sound after enabling, double-check your audio output settings, as this control only affects toggle key tones, not general system audio. Method 2: Control Panel The Control Panel method gives you the same functionality, just in an older layout. This method is straightforward and doesn't require any registry or script changes, making it useful for quick accessibility adjustments. Search for the Control Panel from the Start menu and open it. Go to Ease of Access > Ease of Access Center. Select Make the keyboard easier to use. Under Make it easier to type, find the Turn on Toggle Keys option Check the box to enable the tones. Uncheck it to disable them. Click Apply, then OK. Method 3: Registry Editor For IT pros managing multiple systems or dealing with persistent behavior, the Registry Editor gives direct control. Keep in mind that this method applies only to the current user profile. If you need enterprise-level consistency, push this setting via Group Policy Preferences. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Accessibility\ToggleKeys In the right pane, double-click the Flags entry. If it doesn’t exist, right-click and create a new String Value named Flags. Set Value data to 63: enable toggle key sounds 62: disable toggle key sounds Restart your PC to apply changes. Method 4: PowerShell If you're deploying across multiple workstations, PowerShell automation is your best bet. Press Win + X and select Terminal (Admin). Choose PowerShell from the dropdown if it's not the default shell. Run the following commands To enable the toggle keys sound To disable it, use this command Restart your device to apply the changes. Whether you're configuring accessibility for individual users or standardizing device behavior across a network, Windows 11 gives you flexible options. From simple toggles to scripted automation. This balance of accessibility and control ensures every user stays optimized. For more information, check out our official blog post on How to Turn the Toggle Keys Sound On or Off in Windows 11 Linked in the description below.