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Change the font for On-Screen Keyboard keys

On-Screen Keyboard keys may be easier to see if you change the font that appears on the virtual keyboard keys. The fonts that most people find easiest to see on the screen are Verdana and Arial. On-Screen Keyboard uses Verdana by default.

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In On-Screen Keyboard, select:

  • Settings.
  • Font.

In On-Screen Keyboard, select:

  • Settings by pressing ALT+S.
  • Font by pressing F.
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Choose values from the lists for these On-Screen Keyboard options:

  • Font.
  • Font style.
  • Font Size.

Choose values from the lists for these On-Screen Keyboard options by selecting:

  • Font box by pressing ALT+F, then the arrow keys to select a font.
  • Font style box by pressing ALT+Y, then the arrow keys to select a style.
  • Font Size box by pressing ALT+S, then the arrow keys to select a size.
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Save your selections and close the Settings window:

  • Select OK.

Save your selections and close the Settings window:

  • Press TAB to move to the OK button.
  • Press ENTER.
Screenshot of how to change the font for On-Screen Keyboard keys
Last updated: Thursday, February 14, 2008

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