Step 1: Open the Touch Keyboard Settings
To access the touch keyboard settings, click on the Start menu and select the Settings icon (gear icon). Next, click on the Devices option, then select Typing from the left-hand menu. Scroll down to the Touch keyboard section and click on the Touch keyboard settings.
Step 2: Enable or Disable the Period After Double-tapping the Spacebar
In the Touch keyboard settings, toggle the switch for “Add a period after double-tapping the spacebar” to the on or off position, depending on your preference. If the switch is turned on, you will see a period appear after double-tapping the spacebar. If the switch is turned off, the period will not appear.
Step 3: Customize Other Touch Keyboard Settings
While you’re in the Touch keyboard settings, you can also customize other touch keyboard settings to better suit your needs. For example, you can turn on or off the autocorrect feature, change the size of the keyboard, or switch to a different keyboard layout.
FAQs
Q: Will disabling the period after double-tapping the spacebar affect other keyboard functions?
A: No, disabling the period after double-tapping the spacebar will not affect any other keyboard functions. It only affects the period that appears after double-tapping the spacebar.
Q: Can I customize other touch keyboard settings besides the period after double-tapping the spacebar?
A: Yes, you can customize other touch keyboard settings in the Touch keyboard settings, such as autocorrect, keyboard size, and keyboard layout.
Q: Why does the period after double-tapping the spacebar exist in the first place?
A: The period after double-tapping the spacebar is a feature designed to make typing on the touch keyboard faster and more efficient. It saves users the time and effort of manually typing a period after every sentence.
Conclusion
The touch keyboard on Windows 11 is a useful tool for users who prefer typing on a touchscreen. However, the period after double-tapping the spacebar feature may not be suitable for everyone. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, users can easily enable or disable this feature to better suit their needs. Additionally, users can customize other touch keyboard settings to further improve their typing experience.