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How to Type With Your Mouse

Method 1 Method 1 of 4: Using the On-Screen Keyboard on Windows 10
  1. 1 Open Settings. Press Win + I or click the Windows logo to open the Start menu and click the gear icon.
  2. 2 Click Ease of Access. It's next to a dashed line clock icon.
  3. 3 Click Keyboard. You'll see it in the panel on the left under "Interaction."
  4. 4 Click the switch next to "Use the On-Screen Keyboard" to turn it on . Press Win + Ctrl + O to turn the on-screen keyboard off and on.
    • Click the Options key to change the keyboard's options.
Method 2 Method 2 of 4: Using the On-Screen Keyboard on Windows 8.1
  1. 1 Swipe from the right side of your screen and tap search (if you're in tablet mode). If you have a mouse, skip this step.
  2. 2 Click the Search icon . It's in the Charms bar that you'll see by moving your mouse to the right side of your screen.
  3. 3 Search "On-Screen Keyboard." As you type, you'll see search results appear.
  4. 4 Click "On-Screen Keyboard." The keyboard will remain on your screen until you close it.
    • Click the Options key to change the keyboard's options.
Method 3 Method 3 of 4: Using the On-Screen Keyboard on Windows 7
  1. 1 Click the Start icon . You'll see it in the lower left corner of your screen.
  2. 2 Click All Programs. It's above the Start menu icon in the menu that opens.
  3. 3 Click Accessories. Clicking this will give you a list of programs and folders.
  4. 4 Click Ease of Access. This is a folder that's listed below the programs.
  5. 5 Click On-Screen Keyboard. A keyboard will appear on your screen and stay there until you close it.
    • Click the Options key to change the keyboard's options.
Method 4 Method 4 of 4: Using the Accessibility Keyboard on Mac
  1. 1 Open System Preferences. You can do this by clicking the apple logo and then System Preferences.
  2. 2 Click Accessibility. It's next to an icon that looks like a person inside a blue circle.
  3. 3 Click Keyboard. You'll see this in the panel on the left side of the window.
  4. 4 Click to check the box next to "Enable Accessibility Keyboard." The keyboard on your screen will remain until you close it.