Capslock: How to turn Caps Lock off

The Caps Lock key is also called "Capslock" and can be turned on or off with the same key. Read how to do this below.

Switch off caps lock or capslock

If you accidentally activated the Caps Lock key but don't need it, just turn it off. On some keyboards, the Caps Lock activity is shown by an illuminated LED above the numeric keypad.

• The Caps Lock key is to the left of the "A" or above the [Shift] key on your keyboard. Identifiable by the arrow pointing downwards.
• You deactivate the button by tapping it once. Conversely, you can also reactivate the button.

When you enter passwords on your computer, they are usually displayed in encrypted form. You don't immediately see whether the Caps Lock key is active. If you are unsure whether Capslock is active, click in a field where the letters are visible. Tap any letter on the keyboard. If you see the selected letter in upper case, Capslock is active.

Tip: We will show you how to deactivate the Capslock permanently in the next article.