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How to show alerts visually for NumLock and CapsLock - ThinkPad

Steps and instructions to work around Numlock and capslock no longer being displayed onscreen

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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:

  1. Right-click the Windows icon on the Taskbar.
  2. Select Settings (Gear icon).
    Settings
  3. Select Ease of Access.
    Ease of Access
  4. Select Keyboard from the left pane.
  5. Navigate to Use Toggle Keys.
  6. Set the Play a sound whenever you press Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock option to On.
    Use Toggle Keys
  7. Select the Windows icon, Settings, Ease of Access, and scroll down to Audio.
  8. Choose an option from the Show audio alerts visually drop-down.
    Show audio alerts visually

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:

  1. Select the Windows icon on the Taskbar.
  2. Select Settings (Gear icon).
    Settings
  3. Navigate to Accessibility > Keyboard.
  4. Set the Play a sound whenever you press Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock option to On.
    Use Toggle Keys
  5. Select the Windows icon, Settings, Accessibility, and scroll down to Audio.
  6. Choose an option from the Flash my screen during audio notifications drop-down.
    Show audio alerts visually

Alias Id:SF14-T0007
Document ID:HT080929
Original Publish Date:08/29/2016
Last Modified Date:12/05/2024