How to Type With Your Mouse

Find a reason for typing with your mouse., Use the On-Screen Keyboard embedded in your Windows PC., Type with the mouse now!

3 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Find a reason for typing with your mouse.

    There are a number of reasons why it can be convenient to type using your mouse:
    When the keyboard doesn't work, and you have to finish an important task at that given time; One of your hands is hurt; You want to eat or drink while using the computer, i.e., one hand holding the drink or hamburger and the other hand operating the mouse; or You are an impaired mobility user.
  2. Step 2: Use the On-Screen Keyboard embedded in your Windows PC.

    There are two methods to access the On-Screen Keyboard on your Windows PC.

    The First method:
    Point to start.

    Select Run.

    Type OSK (not case sensitive).

    Click OK.

    The On-Screen Keyboard will open.

    The second method:
    On the Start menu, point to All Programs.

    Point to Accessories.

    Point to Accessibility.

    Select On-Screen Keyboard.

    The On-Screen Keyboard will open.

    Note:
    A message box with a link to more information about the On-Screen Keyboard may appear.

    To close the box, select OK. , Keep practicing; it won't take long to master it.
  3. Step 3: Type with the mouse now!

Detailed Guide

There are a number of reasons why it can be convenient to type using your mouse:
When the keyboard doesn't work, and you have to finish an important task at that given time; One of your hands is hurt; You want to eat or drink while using the computer, i.e., one hand holding the drink or hamburger and the other hand operating the mouse; or You are an impaired mobility user.

There are two methods to access the On-Screen Keyboard on your Windows PC.

The First method:
Point to start.

Select Run.

Type OSK (not case sensitive).

Click OK.

The On-Screen Keyboard will open.

The second method:
On the Start menu, point to All Programs.

Point to Accessories.

Point to Accessibility.

Select On-Screen Keyboard.

The On-Screen Keyboard will open.

Note:
A message box with a link to more information about the On-Screen Keyboard may appear.

To close the box, select OK. , Keep practicing; it won't take long to master it.

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