Opening the On-Screen Keyboard

On-Screen Keyboard is an accessibility utility that displays a virtual keyboard on the computer screen that allows people with mobility impairments to type data by using a pointing device or joystick. Besides providing a minimum level of functionality for some people with mobility impairments, On-Screen Keyboard can also help people who do not know how to type. This tutorial tells you how to turn on and use On-Screen Keyboard.

StepMouse actionsKeyboard actions

On the Start menu:

Point to Programs.
Point to Accessories.
Point to Accessibility.
Select On-Screen Keyboard.

Note: A message box with a link to more information about the On-Screen Keyboard may appear. To close the box, select OK.

Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).

Move to Programs by pressing P.
Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
Move to On-Screen Keyboard, and then press ENTER.

Note: A message box with a link to more information about accessibility utilities may appear. To close the box, select ENTER.

Using On-Screen Keyboard

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Opening the On-Screen Keyboard

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