Top 8 Best Free On Screen Virtual Keyboards for windows

July 28, 2017 By samriddhi

Top 8 Free On-Screen Keyboards Softwares: – On-screen keyboards are what we usually see on smartphones and tablets with which no keyboard is provided. On smartphones, on-screen keyboards are the only way one can type, but that is not the case with computers. So, why would anyone require an on-screen keyboard for their PC or laptop? Actually, there can be many reasons for this. For instance, usually computer keyboards are in English font, and a particular user may wish to always type in their native language or in a language they are more comfortable with. They may not wish to follow a complicated procedure to download that particular font. In that case, an on-screen keyboard offering the entire alphabet of their language may be appreciated. Security is another reason why users may prefer on-screen keyboards. On-screen keyboards protect users when on an unknown or public network, prevent harm from viruses and other malicious sources, and protect user credentials from being tracked and stored by keyboard tracking sources. There are many on-screen keyboards available on the internet, but each offers specific functions, so the user has to decide whether they want an on-screen keyboard that focuses more on user protection, or on multi-functionality. Here we list our top 8 free on-screen keyboards:

Free Virtual Keyboard

This app is completely free and really handy as it can be stored in a pen drive and just plugged in and used whenever you want. It offers a standard keyboard display on-screen and allows you to type in any window just like a physical keyboard does. The app is able to resize itself quickly and easily, so a user can resize it to suit their needs. The user can even change the color of the keyboard by just one click on the title bar. The app is easy to install and remains on top of all other windows that are open, so the user can access it easily. The user can reposition the keyboard on any part of the screen and disable the number pad if needed. The only cons of this app are that it doesn’t support all languages; only the more popular or well-known ones and limited options are offered to the user for customizing their experience with the on-screen keyboard. Otherwise, this app is worth giving a try.

On-Screen Keyboard Portable

This app is not particularly attractive looking, but offers basic keyboard functions and is easy to reposition around the screen. On-Screen Keyboard Portable even memorizes the settings you set when you use the keyboard and maintains those settings for your use the next time you want to use it, which is a really cool feature. Security-wise however, this app cannot protect the user from malicious software, or from tracking sources that obtain and store user credentials such as passwords. It does provide protection from hardware keylogging sources, though. Moreover, this app is quite light on the system and can be stored easily in USBs which justifies the “portable” claim in its name. Another nice thing about the app is that it is compatible with all versions of Windows, even the pretty ancient Windows 95, so a lot of Windows users can make use of it.

Comfort On-Screen Keyboard Lite

This on-screen keyboard enables the user to use the mouse pointer like a traditional keyboard. Comfort allows you to customize your on-screen keyboard and actually displays suggestions of text and certain characters typed in various other languages, so you need not download a separate keyboard for a specific language if you only want to use a few words or characters from that language. This enables the user to save a lot of space on their system, and avoid confusion that comes with having too many apps for the same purpose. A major con of this software, however, is that it is not compatible with all versions of Windows. It is particularly incompatible with older versions. Moreover, not all options offered are available on Comfort Lite, they are only available on the Pro version, which you can try on a 30 day trial, or buy. However, Comfort Lite is free, so that is definitely a plus.

Microsoft On-Screen Keyboard

This is the inbuilt on-screen keyboard that comes with the Windows system. Offering a neat interface with the signature Windows blue title bar and backdrop, this app is, of course, free of cost. This keyboard is super easy to use and is greatly preferred by all the Windows users who don’t want to download any extra software. It comes in two layouts, standard and extended keyboard. In the extended keyboard layout, all keys are displayed including the numeric pad, while in the standard layout certain keys are omitted to save space. However, a major con of this on-screen keyboard is that it cannot be resized except in Windows 7 version.

In order to activate the Microsoft On-Screen Keyboard, here are the steps to follow:

• Click on the Start menu and select “All Programs” from the Start menu.
• Click on Accessories and then choose Accessibility.
• Select the option “On-screen keyboard”.

1. Click-N-Type

   

   Known for its excellent functionality, Click-N-Type s a free on-screen keyboard app that allows the user to type in any window and any application using the cursor. This app offers cool features such as Word Prediction, which any smartphone user would be familiar and comfortable with. Even if the user has no experience with a smartphone keypad, this app makes it easy for them. The multi-language facility is supported, and there is a keyboard designed to suit each individual user’s keyboard needs. Advanced features such as spell-check are not offered, but the app is reliable and performs well. Built keeping in mind even the typing needs of challenged persons, this app is indeed one of a kind.

   You can download Click-N-Type from here: http://cnt.lakefolks.com/

   TouchIt Virtual Keyboard

   

   This free on-screen keyboard is very basic in layout but offers customization of the keyboard according to the user’s wishes. The app offers functions such as task switching so that the user can switch between windows and type in any of them without having to open the on-screen keyboard again and again. The app also enables the user to utilize the keyboard as a control panel of sorts, by allowing interaction with other apps via Windows messages. The user can add images to the keyboard layout while customizing, and change fonts as well. A few users have complained that the app crashes constantly, which may be a con if it keeps occurring in the long run. Another con could be that the options offered by TouchIt can get a little complicated to understand and operate, so it is definitely boggling for inexperienced users.

   You can download TouchIt Virtual Keyboard here: http://chessware.ch/virtual-keyboard/

   Neo’s SafeKeys

   

   Focused more on security than on offering a large number of features, this app offers excellent protection against screen loggers. Each time the keyboard pops open on the user’s screen, it opens on a different part of the screen, and the app makes sure the exact size of the keyboard varies a bit each time so that malicious sources fail to track its movement. Since the user of SafeKeys does not have to click while using the SafeKeys keyboard, mouse movement cannot be tracked. Neo’s SafeKeys also ensures that the user’s passwords are always protected. This security-oriented app has an orderly layout and friendly interface, quite worth it if you’re aiming for high security as the first priority in an on-screen keyboard.

   You can download Neo’s SafeKeys here : http://www.aplin.com.au/

   Hot Virtual Keyboard

   

   This app only offers a trial version for free; you have to pay if you want the full version. But it’s always good to be able to try something out and evaluate it to your satisfaction before you have to pay and commit to it, especially when it comes to software and applications. Hot Virtual Keyboard supports various languages and offers auto-complete as a tool to speed up your typing, by completing your words for you. Though some users find this tool a hindrance and highly annoying, other users have blessed it for saving time and increasing efficiency. When it comes to keyboard layouts, Hot Virtual Keyboard isn’t left behind- it offers above 70 keyboard layouts for the user to choose from, or mix and match to create their own personalized keyboard. The app also lets you use it to control several other Windows functions, like assigning keys to connect or disconnect to a network, turn the monitor off and on, etc. The only con is that only the trial is free, but if the user really likes it, they can consider purchasing it as a long-run investment, as once it is purchased, the app does not require any more payment and offers full services.

   Экранная клавиатура для Windows

   Универсальная

   Эта экранная клавиатура отлично подходит для использования на ультрамобильных ПК, планшетных компьютерах, Surface, киосках и т.д. Вы можете использовать компьютерную мышь, сенсорный экран, перо или любое другое устройство для ввода.

   Настраиваемая

   Вы можете выбрать подходящую клавиатуру из большого количества готовых шаблонов и изменить ее вид с помощью встроенного редактора: расположение, размер и количество клавиш; цвет и оформление.

   Специальные возможности

   Она имеет дополнительные преимущества по сравнению с обычной клавиатурой и хорошо подходит для людей с ограниченными возможностями.

   Присоединяйтесь к более 100 000 пользователей по всему миру

   

   

   

   

   

   Поддержка различных языков

   Экранная клавиатура отображает символы доступные для любого языка, который установлен в системе. Вы можете быстро переключаться между языками с помощью специальной кнопки или языковой панели.

   Полностью настраиваемая

   Вы можете выбрать подходящую клавиатуру из большого количества готовых шаблонов и изменить ее вид с помощью встроенного редактора: расположение, размер и количество клавиш; цвет и оформление.

   

   

   Поддержка разработчиков

   Если вы пишете свое собственное программное обеспечение (программное обеспечение киоска), вы можете использовать специальные функции для управления экранной клавиатурой: показывать, скрывать, перемещать и изменять макет или любой другой параметр.

   Иконки на клавиатуре

   Экранная клавиатура отображает иконки быстрых клавиш Windows и наиболее популярных программ.

   Автоматическое появление

   Экранная клавиатура появляется, когда текстовый курсор помещается в текстовое поле. Вы также можете установить расширение браузера, чтобы включить эту функцию.

   Функции	Comfort Keyboard Pro Comfort OSK	Windows 7 Панель ввода планшетного ПК Win 7	Windows 10 / 8 Сенсорная клавиатура Win 10
   Сенсорные экраны и режим планшета Клавиатура поддерживает все сенсорные экраны и совместима с режимом планшета.
   Текстовые предложения Во время печати текста будет появляться список слов, составленный на основе ранее набранного текста. При выборе слова из этого списка, оно будет автоматически добавлено в текст.
   Жесты Для четырех видов росчерков можно установить действия, помогающие быстрее печатать текст и управлять клавиатурой: печать заглавной буквы, пробела, удаление последнего напечатанного слова, закрытие клавиатуры смахиванием вниз и т.д. Подробнее
   Автоматический повтор Когда вы нажимаете и удерживаете нажатой клавишу, виртуальная экранная клавиатура печатает этот символ до тех пор, пока вы не отпустите эту клавишу. Точно так же происходит на обычной клавиатуре. Вы можете использовать такое поведение для игр на вашем переносном устройстве с сенсорным экраном.
   Редактирование Возможность редактирования вида клавиатуры и создания своего собственного вида.
   Поддержка разработчиков Поддержка функций программного управления экранной клавиатурой.
   Отображение иконок быстрых клавиш приложений.
   Прозрачность: возможность изменения прозрачности клавиатуры.
   Масштабирование: возможность изменять размер клавиатуры.
   Плавающая иконка рядом с текстовым курсором для вызова клавиатуры.
   Звуки: возможность назначать звуки нажатиям клавиш.

   Отзывы
   

   Спасибо большое всем кто принимал участие в разработке этой чудо проги! На моем Q1 Ultra она просто незаменима! С огромным удовольствием отдал за неё свои кровные, что как мы знаем в «мире пиратства» большая редкость ))) Удачного развития всех ваших проектов!

   We have customers interested in a customizable keyboard, so they can add their own keys and such, and yours seems perfect for this. In fact, its a great little piece of software, I will recommend it wherever I can!

   Chris Green

   Thank you very much for your time and really like the virtual keyboard from Comfort Software. Sure beats the built in Win8 or Acers virtual keyboards!!

   Daniel Wintjen

   I have been using the microsoft virtual keyboard for years and have not been satisfied with it’s limitations. Yours has all the features i have always wanted. Nice work!

   w wanko

   i’ve just bought your on-screen keyboard. i must say it’s the best virtual keyboard i found on the internet. very impressive work 🙂

   radoslaw

   I really like this software. I have to write in many different languages, and yours is the best software yet I have seen for that.

   Jim

   Whoa! Very cool!! One could make some wild layouts! Thanks for your help.

   John

   Thank you very much! This is still one of my most useful programs.