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Use the On-Screen Keyboard
Windows XP
Access
the Keyboard
Modes
of Use
Create
a Shortcut
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
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Click Start
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Click Run
Click
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Type osk and click OK
Click
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Another
way to access the keyboard...
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Click Start, go to All Programs, go to Accessories,
go to Accessibility and click on On-Screen Keyboard
Click
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Now the keyboard opens
on your computer screen, featuring three
typing modes you can use the type data:
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Clicking mode, you click the on-screen keys
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Scanning mode, you press a hot key or use a
switch-input device to type highlighted characters
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Hovering mode, you can use a mouse or a joystick to
point to a key, which is then typed
To make a
shortcut icon on your desktop to the on-screen keyboard:
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Right-click
the desktop
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Point to New, and click Shortcut
Click
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Type osk, click Next
Click
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Type a name for the shortcut, and then click Finish
Click
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That's it! When you need it, the shortcut to the on-screen keyboard
utility is right on your desktop.
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please call (480) 218-4960
or E-Mail info@mesasos.com
Last Revision:
Tuesday August 2, 2011
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