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Querist : Anonymous

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10 September 2011 I HAVE LAPTOP OF ACER.
AFTER FORMATING MY LAPTOP, WHEN I ON/OFF CAPLOCK OR NUMSLOCK THEN ITS NOT SHOWING THAT IN RIGHT BOTTOM THAT CAPS LOCK OFF/ON.
RIGHT BEFORE FORMATTING IT WAS SHOWING.

MAY I KNOW WHERE WE HAV TO GO FOR THIS OPTION SO THAT I CAN SEE AGAIN.BY CHANGING ANY SETTING.

U S Sharma

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10 September 2011 the numlock option is off in BIOS set up

while starting press "DEL" and it will take you to bios setup,

set the NUMLOCK status ON

on reboot it will get active

Querist : Anonymous

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10 September 2011 Not Cleared.
Actually I am Asking That Whether There is any option by That When I on/off any Key eg-capslock then it will show on desktop that i offed capslock or make sound.

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Querist : Anonymous

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10 September 2011 NO REPLY???????????

Asha Kanta Sharma

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02 August 2024 Yes, there are several ways to get notifications or sounds when you toggle keys like Caps Lock on or off. Here are a few options depending on your operating system:

### **For Windows:**

#### **1. Enable Toggle Keys**

Windows has a built-in feature called "Toggle Keys" that provides an audible alert when you press Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock.

**Steps:**
1. Open **Control Panel**.
2. Go to **Ease of Access** > **Ease of Access Center**.
3. Click on **Make the keyboard easier to use**.
4. Check the box for **Turn on Toggle Keys**.
5. Click **Apply** and **OK**.

When Toggle Keys is enabled, you'll hear a sound when you turn Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock on or off.

#### **2. Using On-Screen Notifications**

Windows also has an option for on-screen notifications for these keys:

1. Open **Settings**.
2. Go to **Ease of Access** > **Keyboard**.
3. Under **Use the On-Screen Keyboard**, enable **Show visual notifications when I turn Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock on or off**.

This will display a small notification on your screen when you toggle these keys.

### **For macOS:**

#### **1. Enable Key Press Sound**

macOS does not have a built-in feature specifically for keypress sounds, but you can use **VoiceOver** to announce the status of modifier keys like Caps Lock.

**Steps:**
1. Go to **System Preferences** > **Accessibility**.
2. Select **VoiceOver** from the sidebar.
3. Click **Enable VoiceOver**.

Once VoiceOver is enabled, it will announce key status, including Caps Lock.

#### **2. Using Third-Party Apps**

There are third-party applications that provide similar functionality on macOS:

- **KeyRemap4MacBook**: This tool allows for extensive customization of keyboard input, including notifications for key toggles.
- **Karabiner-Elements**: Another tool for customizing keyboard settings that can also notify you about key status changes.

### **For Linux:**

#### **1. Using System Settings**

Different Linux distributions have different tools, but many allow you to enable audible or visual notifications for Caps Lock and other keys.

**Example for GNOME Desktop:**
1. Open **Settings**.
2. Go to **Keyboard**.
3. Look for **Typing** settings and enable options for visual or auditory notifications for Caps Lock.

#### **2. Using `xset` Command**

You can also use terminal commands to configure keyboard settings:

1. Open a terminal.
2. Use the `xset` command to enable keypress sounds:
```bash
xset b on
```
3. To configure sound options and keyboard feedback, you may need additional utilities or scripts based on your desktop environment.

### **Summary**

- **Windows**: Use Toggle Keys or On-Screen Keyboard settings for notifications.
- **macOS**: Use VoiceOver for audible notifications or third-party applications for more customization.
- **Linux**: Use system settings or terminal commands to configure key feedback.

These methods should help you receive audible or visual notifications when toggling keys like Caps Lock.