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      How do I enable the on-screen keyboard in Windows?

      Use an on-screen keyboard with a touchscreen or if you're having trouble with your laptop's / USB / bluetooth keyboard

      Enable the on-screen keyboard from the lock screen

      If you computer is locked, on the sign-in screen select the accessibility icon in the bottom right:
      • Windows 11
        • Toggle On-screen keyboard to On
      • Windows 10
        • Select On-Screen Keyboard

      Enable the on-screen keyboard in Windows

      Using a keyboard shortcut

      • Press the Windows key windows-icon-32-png + CTRL + the letter O (for Oscar)

      In Settings

      1. Open Settings
      2. Select Accessibility (Windows 11) or Ease of Access (Windows 10)
      3. Select Keyboard (Windows 11 right side / Windows 10 left side)
      4. Toggle On-screen keyboard (Windows 11) or Use the On-Screen Keyboard to On
        1. Windows 11

        2. Windows 10

      Close the on-screen keyboard

      • Select the X in the top right corner of the keyboard (marked in green above)