Screen shows when ALT key is pressed

Hi,
For some reason, photoshop CC has started showing a big ugly ALT next to my cursor when I press the ALT key. I dont want this! It gets in the way.
Im not sure how I turned it on, and would LOVE to know how to turn it off.
Many thanks!
G

OK found it.
The driver for the wacom tablet I use had stopped functioning. I think a derfault windows driver kicked in instead and was kindly telling me what keys I was pressing.
A simple reboot did the trick - it was NOT a photoshop setting.
Thanks anyhow.

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