How to Open On-Screen Keyboard in Windows 11 Easily and Quickly

Method 8: Using File Explorer

The eighth and final way to open the on-screen keyboard in Windows 11 is to use the file explorer. You can find the file responsible for running the on-screen keyboard in Windows 11 through the file explorer, and open it directly. Here are the steps:

1. Click on the File Explorer icon on your taskbar, or press the Windows key + E on your keyboard.
2. In the file explorer window, click on the drop-down menu next to This PC, or press the Alt + D keys on your keyboard to highlight the menu, then press the down arrow key to open it.
3. Select the OS (C:) option, or press O button on your keyboard to select the option directly.
4. Open the Windows folder, and then open the System32 folder.
5. Find the file osk.exe, and double-click on it to open it, or press the O key on your keyboard to open the file directly.
6. An on-screen keyboard will appear on your screen. You can close it by clicking the X button in the upper-right corner of the on-screen keyboard, or by pressing Alt + F4 on your keyboard.

Conclusion

Those are nine ways to open the on-screen keyboard in Windows 11 easily and quickly. You can choose the way that best suits your preferences and needs, and enjoy this useful feature. On-screen keyboard can help you type without using a physical keyboard, or typing special characters, emoji, or symbols that may not be available on your keyboard.