Keyboard noise when typing

I have done somthing to my key board and it now makes a noise (clicking) when I type.
Obviously I have presses a combination of keys to turn this on, how do I turn it off?
thanks

Have you tried going to System Preferences > Keyboard and see if the key click sound is turned on?

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2. Reset your device like this. Press and hold the Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears. Let go of the buttons and let the device restart.
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System sounds can be muted and controlled two different ways. The screen lock rotation can be controlled in the same manner as well.
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If you choose Lock Screen Rotation, then the switch locks the screen. If the screen is locked, you will see a lock icon in the upper right corner next to the battery indicator gauge.
If you have the side switch set to lock screen rotation then the system sound control is in the control center. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to get to control center . Tap on the bell icon and system sounds will return.
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This support article from Apple explains how the side switch works.
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