Windows's own screen keyboard: detailed explanation of how to use and settings

Windows 11/10/8/7 systems have built-in a virtual keyboard - On-Screen Keyboard (OSK). If you are not familiar with how to use it, this article will provide you with a detailed guide.

What is a Windows on-screen keyboard?

The on-screen keyboard is a virtual keyboard that comes with Windows systems. It provides the same functions as a physical keyboard, but is displayed on the screen in the form of a graphical interface. You can use the mouse or other pointing device to enter the keys on the keyboard, or you can use a single key or a combination of keys on the physical keyboard to control the key selection on the virtual keyboard.

How to use Windows on-screen keyboard?

First, you need to turn on the on-screen keyboard. Here is how to open and use the on-screen keyboard in different versions of Windows:

How to open the on-screen keyboard?

Regardless of which version of Windows operating system you are using, you can open it by searching for "Screen Keyboard" and selecting "Screen Keyboard". Different operating systems also provide other opening methods:

Windows 11:

Step 1: Press Windows I to open the Settings app.

Step 2: Click "Accessibility" in the left panel.

Step 3: Scroll down to Keyboard under Interaction and click Keyboard.

Step 4: Under "Screen Keyboard, Access Keys, and Print Screen", enable the "Screen Keyboard" button.

When enabled, the on-screen keyboard will be displayed immediately. You can drag it anywhere and enter text. The on-screen keyboard will always be at the top level.

Windows 10:

Step 1: Press Windows I to open the Settings app.

Step 2: Go to "Easy Access> Keyboard".

Step 3: Enable the “Use on-screen keyboard” button.

Windows 8:

Step 1: Swipe inward from the right edge of the screen and click Search. If you are using a mouse, you can click on the lower right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer upward, and then click Search to open it.

Step 2: Enter "Screen Keyboard" in the search box and select "Screen Keyboard" to open it.

Windows 7:

Step 1: Click the “Start” icon.

Step 2: Select "All Programs > Attachments > Easy Access".

Step 3: Click on "Screen Keyboard" to open it.

After opening the on-screen keyboard, you can click or touch the key to enter. You can also change the input method of the on-screen keyboard as needed.

How to change the input method of the on-screen keyboard?

You can click the Options key on the on-screen keyboard and select the option you want to use.

After clicking the "Options" key, you can use the following options in the pop-up interface:

• Use Click Sound : This option can be selected if you want to hear the sound when you press the key.
• Show keys for easy movement on the screen : This option is available if you want the keys to be highlighted as you type.
• Enable Number Keyboard : If you want to use a Number Keyboard, you can select this option to extend the OSK to display the Number Keyboard.
• Click the key : If you prefer to click or touch the screen key to enter text, you should select this mode.
• Hover over keys : This mode should be used if you point to the keys using the mouse or joystick. When you hover over the keys to specify a time, the characters you point to will be entered automatically.
• Scan keys : If you want OSK to continuously scan the keyboard, you should select this mode.
• Use text prediction : This option is useful when you want OSK to display suggested words as you type so that you don't need to type every full word.

Summarize

This article introduces the functions, usage methods and various settings options of the Windows screen keyboard. Hope this article can help you better use the Windows on-screen keyboard.

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