Not all PC users often use the On-Screen Keyboard present in the Windows operating system, and many would be surprised to know that the On-Screen Keyboard has been part of the Windows operating system since Vista days.
Now that Windows 10/11 ships with a dedicated touch keyboard, most users don’t need to use the on-screen keyboard. That said, if, for some reason, you prefer to use the on-screen keyboard on Windows 10/11, the following are the seven easy ways to open the on-screen keyboard in Windows 10/11.
Method 1 of 7
Open the On-Screen Keyboard using a keyboard shortcut
Step 1: Use the Windows logo + Ctrl + O keys to launch the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows 10.
Method 2 of 7
Open the On-Screen Keyboard from the Start menu
Type on-screen keyboard in the Start menu or taskbar search box, and then press the Enter key to open the built-in on-screen keyboard in Windows 10.
Method 3 of 7
Open the On-Screen Keyboard from the Run command box
Step 1: Simultaneously press the Windows and R keys to open the Run command box.
Step 2: In the field, type OSK (no need to type in caps) and then press Enter to open the On-Screen Keyboard.
Method 4 of 7
Open On-Screen Keyboard via Command Prompt or PowerShell
In the Command Prompt or PowerShell, type OSK and then press Enter key.
Method 5 of 7
Use the Start menu to open the On-Screen Keyboard
Open the Start menu. Click All apps, click the Windows Ease of Access folder icon to expand the same, and then click On-Screen Keyboard to open the On-Screen Keyboard. If you are on Windows 11, you can find the On-Screen Keyboard under the Accessibility folder.
Method 5 of 7
Open On-Screen Keyboard via Settings
Step 1: Open the Settings app by clicking Settings on the left side of the Start menu.
Step 2: Once the Settings app is opened, click Ease of Access.
Step 3: Click Keyboard. Under the On-Screen Keyboard section, turn on the option labeled Use the On-Screen Keyboard option to launch On-Screen Keyboard in Windows 10.
Method 7 of 7
Open On-Screen Keyboard via Control Panel
Step 1: Open the Control Panel by right-clicking on the Start button and then clicking the Control Panel entry.
Step 2: Once the Control Panel is launched, click Ease of Access.
Step 3: Click Ease of Access Center.
Step 4: Finally, click Start On-Screen Keyboard to open the same.
I hope this helps!
katrin says
Keyboard not working on PC or Laptop. Can use on screen keyboard on pc to sign in started computer 5-6 times never read keyboard… tried 4 keyboards none work all recognized but not working… CANNOT USE PC WITH ONSCREEN KEY BOARD>>> WORKING AT HOME.
LAPTOP Lenovo… had a firmware update… npo matter what do not interruptthe down load.. no its i mmicrosoft to restart my drive and need to put in my recovery key… keyboard only allows numbers no letters cant get my drive open in computer… onscreen keyboard not possible in the windows screen ..so is my computer dead? Two different computers same issue… keyboard… must be a microsoft issue
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