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How to access the Windows on-screen keyboard on a BenQ interactive display

11-16-2021

                                              Before performing the steps below, ensure the following:

  • If you are using a wired connection, ensure that the laptop is connected to the display using either a USB Type-C monitor cable or a touch cable (USB Type-A to USB Type-B). For details, see How to display content from a laptop.

To access the on-screen keyboard on the display, follow the steps according to the laptop’s OS version.

Windows 11

1. Press  .

    The Start menu appears.

2. In the search box, type Settings.

    The Settings app is listed.

3. Click Settings

    The Settings menu appears.

4. Click Personalization > Taskbar corner icons.

    The Taskbar corner icons menu drops down.

5. Enable Touch keyboard.

    The touch keyboard appears.

Tip: You can create a taskbar shortcut for easier access. On the taskbar, right-click on the On-Screen Keyboard icon, and then click Pin to taskbar.

Windows 10

1. Press .

    The Start menu appears.

2. Click  > Ease of Access > Keyboard.

Tips:

  • You can also access the on-screen keyboard by pressing the keyboard shortcut Ctrl ++ O.
  • You can create a taskbar shortcut for easier access. On the taskbar, right-click on the On-Screen Keyboard icon, and then click Pin to taskbar.

Windows 8.1

1. From the lower-right corner of the screen, click and drag the mouse pointer upwards.

2. Click Search

    The search box appears.

3. Enter On-Screen Keyboard.

    The app appears on the list.

4. Click On-Screen Keyboard.

    The on-screen keyboard appers.

Tip: You can create a taskbar shortcut for easier access. On the taskbar, right-click on the On-Screen Keyboard icon, and then click Pin to taskbar.

Windows 7

1. Press  .

    The Start menu appears.

 

2. Click All Programs > Accessories > Ease of Access > On-Screen Keyboard.

    The on-screen keyboard appears.

 

Tip: You can create a taskbar shortcut for easier access. On the taskbar, right-click on the On-Screen Keyboard icon, and then click Pin to taskbar.