Saturday, 18 April 2026

Windows 10 Operating System _ how can i bring out the "digital keyboard" or the "virtual keyboard" or "on-screen keyboard " on to the display/monitor of my Windows 10 PC/Desktop

 

Copilot, could you please teach me or give me a step-by-step procedure how can i bring out the "digital keyboard" or the "virtual keyboard" or the   "on-screen  keyboard "  on to the display/monitor of my Windows 10 PC/Desktop ? Copilot , is there a keyboard short cut for it ? THANKS Copilot for your answer



MICROSOFT Copilot Answer


You can easily bring up the digital keyboard (On-Screen Keyboard) in Windows 10. Here’s a clear step-by-step guide, plus the shortcut options you asked about.

01

Open via Start Menu

The On-Screen Keyboard is built into Windows 10.

Click Start → Windows Ease of Access → On-Screen Keyboard

  • Click the Start button

  • Scroll down to Windows Ease of Access

  • Select On-Screen Keyboard

02

Use Run Command

Quickly launch the keyboard with a simple command.

Press Win + R → type osk → Enter

  • Press Windows key + R

  • Type osk

  • Press Enter to open the keyboard

03

Enable Touch Keyboard from Taskbar

Useful if you want a keyboard button always available.

Right-click taskbar → Show touch keyboard button

  • Right-click the taskbar

  • Select Show touch keyboard button

  • A keyboard icon appears near the clock

  • Click it anytime to open the keyboard

04

Keyboard Shortcut Option

Custom Shortcut

There’s no single dedicated shortcut, but you can create one.

  • Create a desktop shortcut for osk.exe

  • Right-click the shortcut → Properties

  • In Shortcut key, assign a custom combo (e.g., Ctrl+Alt+K)

  • Use that combo to open the keyboard instantly

Quick Notes

  • Default shortcut: Windows does not provide a built-in single key combo for the On-Screen Keyboard.

  • Fastest method: Press Win + Ctrl + O — this directly toggles the On-Screen Keyboard on or off.

  • If you use the keyboard often, enabling the taskbar touch keyboard button is the most convenient option.

Would you like me to also show you how to pin the On-Screen Keyboard to your taskbar or Start menu so it’s always one click away?

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