When you enable the On-Screen Keyboard on your Windows 10 computer, you will be able to use this virtual computer, if the built-in keyboard on your computer is not working.
The On-Screen Keyboard as available in Windows 10 is a full featured visual keyboard that appears on the screen of your computer and it can be operated using a Mouse or Trackpad to click on the virtual keys.
If your computer is equipped with Touch Screen, it will have a Touch Screen keyboard that can be operated by tapping on its keys, in addition to On-Screen Keyboard that can be operated using a mouse or touch pad.
1. How to Enable On-Screen Keyboard in Windows 10
The easiest way to enable On-Screen Keyboard on a Windows computer is by using Settings Menu.
1. Open Settings > click on Ease of Access Icon.
2. On the next screen, click on Keyboard in the left-pane. In the right-pane, move the toggle next to On-Screen Keyboard to ON position.
2. Make On-Screen Keyboard Launch at Startup
If the actual keyboard on your computer is going through problems, you can make the On-Screen Keyboard to launch or open at the Startup on your computer.
1. Type Control Panel in the search bar and click on Control Panel Desktop App in the search results.
2. On Control Panel Screen, make sure you are in Category view and click on Ease of Access option.
3. On the next screen, click on Ease of Access Center.
4. On Ease of Access Center, scroll down and click on Use Computer Without a Mouse or Keyboard link located under “Explore all Settings” section.
5. On the next screen, select Use On-Screen Keyboard option > click on Apply and OK to save this setting on your computer.
After this, you will always find On-Screen Keyboard available for your use, as soon as the computer starts up.
3. Make On-Screen Keyboard Available at Login Screen
Having the On-screen Keyboard available right at the Login screen can be useful, if you are worried about the possibility of being unable to Login to the computer, due a non-functioning physical keyboard.
1. Type Control Panel in the search bar and click on Control Panel Desktop App in the search results.
2. On Control Panel Screen, make sure you are in Category view and click on Ease of Access option.
3. On the next screen, click on Ease of Access Center.
4. On Ease of Access Center, click on Change Sign-in Settings option.
5. On the next screen, select Type Without the Keyboard option in “At Sign-in” column.
6. Click on Apply and OK to save this setting on your computer.
After this, you will find the On-Screen Keyboard available and ready for your use at the Login Screen.