How to show alerts visually for NumLock and CapsLock - ThinkPad
Steps and instructions to work around Numlock and capslock no longer being displayed onscreen
Steps and instructions to work around Numlock and capslock no longer being displayed onscreen
Symptom
Newer ThinkPads no longer have NumLock and CapsLock indicator lights on the keyboard. Alerts can be used instead.
Applicable Brands
ThinkPad
Operating Systems
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft Windows 11
Solution
Show Alerts When Using Caps Lock or Num Lock in Windows 10
To show alerts visually in Windows 10 when using Caps Lock or Num Lock:
- Right-click the Windows icon on the Taskbar.
- Select Settings (Gear icon).
- Select Ease of Access.
- Select Keyboard from the left pane.
- Navigate to Use Toggle Keys.
- Set the Play a sound whenever you press Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock option to On.
- Select the Windows icon, Settings, Ease of Access, and scroll down to Audio.
- Choose an option from the Show audio alerts visually drop-down.
Show Alerts When Using Caps Lock or Num Lock in Windows 11
To show alerts visually in Windows 11 when using Caps Lock or Num Lock:
- Select the Windows icon on the Taskbar.
- Select Settings (Gear icon).
- Navigate to Accessibility > Keyboard.
- Set the Play a sound whenever you press Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock option to On.
- Select the Windows icon, Settings, Accessibility, and scroll down to Audio.
- Choose an option from the Flash my screen during audio notifications drop-down.
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