How to get the most out of virtual keyboards on Windows 10

Dealing with a faulty keyboard is one of the most unexpected and unpleasant problems that can be encountered when using a computer. Fortunately, Windows 10 provides a virtual keyboard as a basic feature that you can turn on and use instead of a physical keyboard through these steps.

Open virtual keyboard

For how to open virtual keyboard, please refer to the article: 6 ways to open virtual keyboard on Windows 10.

Before continuing, right-click on the virtual keyboard icon displayed on the taskbar at the bottom of the computer screen. Select 'Pin to Taskbar' to have the program permanently displayed on the taskbar.

Now whenever you want to access the virtual keyboard, you can simply click its icon on the taskbar instead of searching on the Windows Settings page.

Personalize the virtual keyboard

Windows allows you to change the look and function of the virtual keyboard to customize it to your liking. Here are some methods to customize it.

Size and shape

Hover your mouse over one of the sides of the keyboard until you see the cursor change to a double-sided arrow. Now, left click on the screen and drag the cursor over. The length and width of the keyboard will vary accordingly so you can make the keyboard as big or small as you like.

Key sound

The virtual keyboard makes a sound when you press any button on it. You can turn off this sound by clicking Options near the bottom right of the keyboard.

The first option on the new window that pops up is Use Click Sound . Uncheck the box next to turn off keypress sounds.

Right click

The button on the left of the Options tab, nothing but a box-shaped icon in the middle, allows you to right-click on a page or link to display the right-click menu attached.

Fade button

If the keyboard takes up too much screen space, you can press the Fade button near the bottom right. This will make the keyboard transparent so you can see what is displayed on the screen behind it. Touching any part of the keyboard will make it appear again.

Control key input

Click Options, and you'll get a list of options that contain ways you can choose a key on the virtual keyboard, such as clicking a key, hovering over a key or scanning a secondary device, like a mouse or gamepad.

Text Prediction feature

The Windows 10 virtual keyboard comes with its own Text Prediction (text prediction) program that you can turn on or off through the Options menu.

Virtual keyboards can be of great help in navigating the functions of a personal computer, if the physical keyboard has a problem. Although many virtual keyboard programs appear online, Windows' built-in virtual keyboard is actually so convenient and intuitive that it eliminates the need to download a separate program.

Wish you get the most out of the virtual keyboard on Windows 10!