![]() ![]() ![]() Click on the button 'Ease of access' (Fig 8).Click on the link 'Change PC settings'.Click on the 'Settings' charm – the one with the cog icon.To open the 'Ease of Access' section in PC settings From a computer with a keyboard and a mouse This method is recommended for users with touch enabled devices such as tablets or phones. Method 2: Using the Ease of Access Center in the PC settings Select ‘Use Text Prediction’ or press 'Alt' + 'T', you can also choose to add a space to all selected words, click to select or press 'Alt' + 'W'.In Windows 8 the on-screen keyboard has an integrated text prediction tool to speed up typing and to help with spelling. The scanning speed can be selected through the use of the ‘Scanning Speed’ slider.‘Scan through keys’ or press 'Alt' + 'S' to access the keyboard using a range of access devices including the spacebar, switch or gamepad.You can select the length of time that you will be required to hover by using ‘Hover duration’ slider. ‘Hover over Keys’ or press 'Alt' + 'H' to access the keyboard with a mouse or other pointing device by ‘hovering’ over the cell to select.‘Click on keys’ or press 'Alt' + 'C' to access the keyboard with a mouse or other pointing device by clicking on the cell you wish to use.There are several ways you can use the on-screen keyboard: From there you can configure the on-screen keyboard. You will have access to the 'Options’ window (Fig 7).Click the 'Options' key on the on-screen keyboard, in the bottom right hand corner (Fig 6).Once the keyboard is on screen you can tailor it to suit your needs. Under 'Type using a pointing device, check the option ‘Use On-Screen Keyboard’ (Figure 5).įigure 5 To configure the on-screen keyboard.Click ‘Use the computer without a mouse or keyboard’, under 'Explore all settings' (Fig 4).This will start the keyboard for current use.įigure 3 To activate the on-screen keyboard every time Windows starts Click ‘Start On-Screen Keyboard’ (Fig 3), under 'Quick access to common tools'.Click on the button 'Ease of Access Center'.įigure 1: Using the search to go to the Ease of Access Centerįigure 2: Ease of Access Center To activate the on-screen keyboard.Type the query 'Ease of Access Center' in the search box (Fig 1).Click on the 'Search' charm – the one with the magnification glass icon.Move the mouse pointer to the upper right hand corner of the screen to reveal the charms.To open the 'Ease of Access Center' in the Control Panel If you are using a tablet or a phone, you will probably prefer Method 2. This method has more configuration options than Method 2, but it is recommended for users with a keyboard and/or a mouse – the interactive elements are small and therefore difficult to tap. Method 1: Using the Ease of Access Center in the Control Panel ![]()
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