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On-Screen Keyboard is a utility that displays a
virtual keyboard on the computer screen that allows people with
mobility impairments to type using just the mouse. 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.
Step by Step Guides for On-Screen Keyboard can
help you with:
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Opening the
on-screen keyboard.
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Selecting a
keyboard layout.
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Selecting the font
for on-screen keyboard keys.
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Using an audible
click.
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Activating hovering
mode.
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Activating clicking
mode.
Opening the On-Screen
Keyboard
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Mouse actions |
Keyboard actions |
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On the Start menu:
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Point to
Programs.
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Point to
Accessories.
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Point to
Accessibility.
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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):
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Move to
Programs by pressing P.
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Move to
Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key.
Press ENTER.
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Move to
Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
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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, press ENTER. |
To Continue
To continue customizing On-Screen Keyboard, see
one or more of the following Step by Step Guides:
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Selecting a
Keyboard Layout
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Selecting the Font
for On-Screen Keyboard Keys
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Using an Audible
Click
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Activating Hovering
Mode
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Activating Clicking
Mode
Quick Reference: Opening
On-Screen Keyboard
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Start Menu Procedures
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Select the
Start button, or press CTRL+ESC.
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Select
Programs.
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Select
Accessories.
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Select
Accessibility.
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Select
On-Screen Keyboard.
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On-Screen Keyboard Procedures
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Select keys
by using the mouse.
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