How to Easily Create a Desktop Shortcut to the On-Screen Keyboard on Windows 11/10

Virtual keyboard is a great option for people who prefer to use on-screen keys instead of a physical keyboard. Not just because it's easier, but also because it comes with additional features. Plus, the on-screen keyboard comes to your rescue, especially when the physical keyboard stops working.

While an on-screen keyboard would be of great help to you, hardware failure is another situation. Virtual keyboard allows you to type anything with the help of mouse and it also allows you to change keyboard language unlike physical keyboard. In this case, you need quick access to the on-screen keyboard, which you can do by creating a desktop shortcut for the virtual keyboard.

In this article, we will show you how to easily create a desktop shortcut for the on-screen keyboard on Windows 11 or Windows 10. The method is as follows:

Method 1: By sending to context menu

This method will help you add a desktop shortcut for the on-screen keyboard by sending to context menu. Let’s see how:

Step 1: Go to Start and type On-Screen Keyboard in the Windows search bar.

Step 2: Go to the Best Matches section, right-click on the result (on-screen keyboard) and select Open File Location.

Step 3: In the open File Explorer window, find the On-Screen Keyboard file, right-click it and select Show more options.

Next, click Send to in the sub-context menu and select Desktop (Create Shortcut ).

This will instantly create a shortcut to the on-screen keyboard on your desktop. Double-click the shortcut to open the virtual keyboard.

Method 2: By Creating a Desktop Shortcut

Although a bit longer than the above, this is another way to create a desktop shortcut for your virtual keyboard. Follow these instructions to learn how to create a new shortcut on your desktop and instantly access the on-screen keyboard:

Step 1: Go to the desktop, right-click anywhere in an empty area and select "New" , and then select " Shortcut" from the right-click menu.

Step 2: In the "Create Shortcut" window that opens, go to the "Type the location of the item" field and type OSK.

Click Next to continue.

Step 3: In the next window, in the type the name of this shortcut field, you can name it any name as per your convenience so that you can easily identify the virtual keyboard shortcut.

For example, we name it On Screen Keyboard and click Finish.

Now that you have successfully created a desktop shortcut for the on-screen keyboard, you can now easily access the on-screen keyboard. You now don't need to use a physical keyboard, which is also useful in case the physical keyboard stops working due to any hardware issues. The on-screen keyboard has all the same common keys as a physical keyboard, and you can use a touchpad mouse or an external mouse to press keys on the yoyr virtual keyboard.

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