Name
On-Screen Keyboard
Synopsis
A neat utility for motor-impaired individuals or when your keyboard conks out.
To Launch
Start → Programs → Accessories → Accessibility → On-Screen Keyboard
Command interpreter →
osk.exe
Description
On-Screen Keyboard displays a floating keyboard that can be used to enter text or respond to any dialog box or prompt. There are a number of customization options you can select from the menu:
- Keyboard
This switches between standard or enhanced keyboards and between regular or block layout.
- Settings
If you have a sound card and speakers, you can have Keyboard generate an audible click whenever you click on a key. You can also configure Keyboard to type when you hover over a key instead of clicking it, or even when you use a joystick. You can change the font used on Keyboard itself to make it more readable if you desire.
See Also
Accessibility Options , Magnifier, Narrator, Utility Manager
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