This post shows students and new users steps to turn on or off the Touch keyboard in Windows 11 for easy access to the Taskbar. Detachable laptop screens with Windows 11 have a built-in on-screen virtual keyboard that can be used in tablet mode.
Windows can be configured so that when you detach a screen from a laptop, it automatically switches to tablet mode with an on-screen keyboard option, which can be very useful. This post shows you how to turn on the Touch keyboard in Windows so that it is shown on the Taskbar, where you can access it quickly.
Touch keyboard isn’t new to Windows 11; getting to it might confuse new users. We’ll show you how to show it on the Taskbar below.
To get started enabling the Touch keyboard in Windows 11, follow the steps below:
How to show the Touch keyboard on the Taskbar in Windows 11
If you will be using your laptop screen in tablet mode, the Touch keyboard is very useful to bring along. Below is how to turn it on.
Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. From system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows, all can be done from the 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 Taskbar on the right pane of your screen shown in the image below.
Expand the Taskbar cornet icons section on the Taskbar settings pane and toggle the button to enable Touch keyboard as highlighted below.
When you do, the on-screen virtual keyboard icon should appear on the Taskbar area to the right of your screen.
When you want to use the virtual keyboard, tap the icon to launch it.
You can use the keyboard like a physical keyboard, and when you’re done with it, simply click the X to exit.
How to disable the Touch keyboard in Windows 11
If the keyboard is enabled, but you don’t like it, you can disable it. To disable, reverse the steps above by going to the Start ==> Settings ==> Personalization ==> Taskbar ==> Taskbar corner icons ==> Touch keyboard, then toggle the button to disable it.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
- The Touch keyboard in Windows 11 provides convenient access for users in tablet mode.
- Enabling the Touch keyboard on the Taskbar allows for quick access whenever needed.
- The setup process is straightforward and can be easily reversed if the keyboard is not preferred.
- This feature enhances the usability of detachable laptop screens, making them more versatile.
- Familiarizing yourself with these settings can improve your overall experience with Windows 11.
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