Onscreen-keyboard

Last update on September 1, 2009 10:02 AM by jak58
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Onscreen-keyboard




Introduction


When using Windows, there is a utility that you can use when your keyboard is not working properly or is damaged, the On- Screen Keyboard is a simple tool that can provide you with the minimum functionality, just click on a desired key and it will be entered in the text zone.

Windows



Opening the utility


First method:

Click on the Start menu and the select the Run tab
Type in the following command: osk
The On-Screen Keyboard shall appear

Second method:

Click on Start > All Programs >Accessories> Accessibility > On-Screen Keyboard (under XP)

Vista logo> Accessories> Accessibility> Ergonomic options> On-Screen Keyboard (under 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 pointer over a letter for a lap of time, the letter will be entered.

Linux


A similar feature is available on Linux. To access it simply onboard in a terminal.
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