On-screen keyboard

Introduction

The on-screen keyboard is a simple tool that allows you to replace your physical keyboard (damaged or out of battery).

Windows

• Click on the Start menu and the select the Run tab
• Type in the following command: %SystemRoot%\system32\osk.exe
• The on-screen keyboard will appear

Alternatively you can:

• Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Accessibility > On-Screen Keyboard (in XP)
• or Vista logo > Accessories > Accessibility > Ergonomic options > On-Screen Keyboard (in Vista)

Typing modes

There are two typing modes available:
Click to select: Click on the desired key to enter the value.
Hover to select: Hold the mouse over a letter for a set amount of time to enter the letter.

MacOS

• Click on System Preferences
• Choose International, Input Menu, Keyboard Viewer

Linux

• Open terminal and enter the following command:
• "onboard"

See also

Knowledge communities.

• Forum
• Windows forum
• Keyboard forum
• Laptop forum

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