White shift arrow showing up on desktop (leopard)

[flyingscott]

Everytime I hit the shift key, a white, outlined arrow (with a drop shadow) shows up on the mid-upper right part of the desktop. If I hit shift twice, it stays there... if I hit capslock, nothing.

I looked in universal access, and nothing glared out... a google search didn't turn up anything (right away).

can someone quickly clue me in as to what is causing this?

Thanks
10.6.x

 

[xUKHCx]

System Preferences - Universal Access - Keyboard

If you use Sticky Keys then to suppress the display of modifier keys decheck "Display Pressed Keys on screen"

If you don't use Sticky Keys turn it off.

 

[flyingscott]

ah yes.. sticky keys, how could I have missed!

awesome, thanks!

 

[Bonzo Dog]

Easiest way to solve this

BEST WAY TO SOLVE THIS: Hit the shift key six times. Voila! (You've changed the "Sticky Keys" setting; your problem is solved.)