How to Resize the Touch Keyboard in Windows 11

This post shows students and new users steps to change the size of the Touch keyboard when using Windows 11. There are several different kinds of keyboards for PCs. The most common type is a physical, external keyboard that plugs into your PC.

Windows 11 also comes with an On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) or Touch keyboard that can be used instead of a physical keyboard. These virtual keyboards are useful on Windows touchscreen devices and tablet mode.

If you often use the built-in Touch keyboard and the standard size is a bit too small for your liking, you can resize it and make it bigger, and the steps below will show you how to do that. Those with smaller screens and smaller fingers can also reduce the keyboard’s size.

Whatever makes you happy, Windows 11 allows you to adjust the Touch keyboard to suit your environment.

To get started with resizing the Touch keyboard on Windows 11, follow the steps below:

How to resize the Touch keyboard on Windows 11

As mentioned above, one can resize the Touch keyboard using Windows 11. To do that, use the steps below.

Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. Everything can be done, from system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows from its System Settings pane.

To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:

Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it.

Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click Personalization, and select Touch Keyboard on the right pane of your screen shown in the image below.

On the Touch keyboard settings pane, use the Keyboard size slider to adjust the size of the on-screen virtual keyboard. The default size is “100.”

When each move, the size of the Touch keyboard should increase or decrease.

When you’re done, simply exit. On the same settings pane, you can select other themes that you might like.

Conclusion:

• Resizing the Touch keyboard in Windows 11 is a straightforward process.
• Personalization options allow you to customize your keyboard to better fit your needs.
• Adjusting the size is beneficial for both smaller screens and individual preferences.
• A larger or smaller keyboard can enhance your typing experience on touchscreen devices.
• Explore other personalization themes in the settings for an improved overall interface.