An on-screen keyboard is built into Windows XP.  It can be useful if you have mobility impairments, if you are using a tablet PC, or if your keyboard goes down. 

To access the keyboard

1. Click Start, then All Programs

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2. Use the slider to the right and click Accessories

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3. Click Ease of Access

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4. Click On-Screen Keyboard

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OR...

1. Click Start

2. Type OSK and click on OSK.exe that will appear under Programs

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Now the keyboard opens on your computer screen, featuring three typing modes you can use the type data.

1. To change typing mode, click Settings and then Typing Mode

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2. Choose the typing mode you would prefer and click OK

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To add the on-screen keyboard to your Start Menu:

1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Ease of Access

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2. Right Click On-Screen Keyboard and click on Pin to Start Menu

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To create a short cut of the on-screen keyboard on your Desktop through programs menu:

1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Ease of Access 

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2. Right Click On-Screen Keyboard, click Send to and then click Desktop (create shortcut)

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To create a short cut of the on-screen keyboard from your Desktop:

1. Right click anywhere on your desktop, click New and then Shortcut

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2. Type OSK and click Next

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3. Type in the name of your shortcut and click Finish

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Your done!!  You now have a shortcut on your desktop.

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