The Caps Lock pop-up you see on screen in Windows 11 usually doesn’t come from Windows. It comes from a keyboard, mouse or laptop maker’s app that runs in the background. To turn it off, open that app and turn off its Caps Lock or on-screen notification setting, or turn off its notifications in Settings > System > Notifications. If you hear a beep instead, go to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard and turn off Toggle keys.
Applies to: Windows 11. Checked on September 30, 2026.
Where the Caps Lock notification comes from
Windows 11 itself doesn’t show a box on screen when you press Caps Lock. What you’re seeing is almost always one of these:
- Keyboard or mouse software. Many wireless keyboards and mice come with a companion app that shows a Caps Lock or Num Lock indicator, especially if the keyboard has no light on the key.
- Your laptop maker’s utility. Laptop brands often install a hotkey or settings app that shows on-screen indicators for Caps Lock, volume and brightness.
- Windows’ own Toggle keys. This accessibility feature plays a sound, not a pop-up, when you press Caps Lock, Num Lock or Scroll Lock.
The pop-up’s look can tell you which one it is. A plain box in the center or corner of the screen that you can’t click is usually from the maker’s software. A notification that slides in at the bottom right with an app name comes through Windows notifications.
Method 1: Turn it off in the app that shows it
This is the fix in most cases.
- Press Caps Lock and look at the pop-up. Note any app name, logo or style.
- Select the Show hidden icons arrow (^) on the taskbar, next to the clock, and look for a keyboard, mouse or laptop-maker icon.
- Open that app. If there’s no icon, select Start, then All, and look for an app with your keyboard, mouse or laptop brand in its name.
- Look for Notifications, On-screen display, Alerts or Keyboard in the app’s settings.
- Turn off the Caps Lock (and Num Lock) notification.
The option is sometimes behind a gear icon or in a section for the specific keyboard. If you have more than one keyboard or mouse from the same brand, check each device’s page.
Method 2: Turn off the app’s notifications in Windows
If the pop-up comes in as a Windows notification with an app name, you can silence that app without opening it.
- Select Start > Settings > System > Notifications.
- Under Notifications from apps and other senders, find the app that shows the Caps Lock message.
- Turn its switch Off.
You’ll still get notifications from your other apps. This only stops the one you turned off.
Method 3: Turn off the Caps Lock sound (Toggle keys)
If you hear a beep or tone when you press Caps Lock, that’s Toggle keys.
- Select Start > Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard.
- Turn off Toggle keys, which says “Play a sound whenever you press Caps lock, Num lock, or Scroll lock.”
Some people turn Toggle keys on deliberately because it warns them when Caps Lock is on. If the sound is useful to you, you can leave it on and still turn off the visual pop-up with Method 1 or 2.
Method 4: Stop the app from starting with Windows
If you don’t use the keyboard or laptop app for anything else, you can stop it from starting when you sign in to Windows. The pop-up won’t appear if the app isn’t running.
- Select Start > Settings > Apps > Startup.
- Find the keyboard, mouse or laptop app and turn it Off.
- Restart your PC.
Before you do this, check what else the app does. Some keyboard apps handle special keys, custom buttons or backlight control, and those features stop working when the app isn’t running. You can turn it back on at any time.
If the notification still appears
- Check every app you installed with your keyboard or mouse. Some brands install two apps, one for settings and one for updates.
- Check the laptop maker’s app too. Even with a separate keyboard, your laptop’s own utility can show indicators.
- Restart after changing settings. Some apps only apply the change after a restart.
- Update the app. An app update sometimes adds or moves the notification setting.
Some guides suggest uninstalling the maker’s software, editing the registry or doing a clean boot. Uninstalling apps and clean boots can need administrator rights and can switch off features you use, so try the settings above first.
Frequently asked questions
Does Windows 11 have a built-in Caps Lock pop-up?
No. Windows can play a sound with Toggle keys, but the on-screen box comes from another app, usually your keyboard, mouse or laptop maker’s software.
How do I know if Caps Lock is on without the pop-up?
Many keyboards have a light on the Caps Lock key. If yours doesn’t, keep Toggle keys on so you hear a tone.
Can I turn off Caps Lock completely?
Windows doesn’t have a simple switch for that. You can remap the key with a free Microsoft tool. See how to remap keyboard keys in Windows 11.
Will this also stop the Num Lock notification?
Usually, yes. The same app shows both, and most apps turn them off together or list them side by side.
Next steps
If keys behave strangely, see how to turn off Sticky Keys in Windows 11 and how to turn off Fn Lock in Windows 11. On Windows 10, see how to turn off Caps Lock in Windows 10.
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