As the world is moving towards touchscreen devices, Windows 11 has made it easier for users to access the on-screen touch keyboard. The touch keyboard can be quite useful for tablets or 2-in-1 laptops that have a touchscreen display, as well as for users who prefer to use the touchscreen instead of a physical keyboard.

In this article, we’ll show you how to enable and customize the touch keyboard on Windows 11.

Enabling the Touch Keyboard on Windows 11

By default, Windows 11 will automatically show the touch keyboard whenever you’re using a touchscreen device or when you switch to tablet mode. However, if the touch keyboard is not enabled, you can follow these steps to enable it:

1. Click on the “Start” button located in the bottom left corner of the screen.

2. From the Start menu, click on the “Settings” icon.

3. In the Settings window, click on the “Devices” tab.

4. Select the “Typing” option from the list of options on the left-hand side of the screen.

5. Scroll down to the “Touch keyboard” section and toggle the button to turn on the touch keyboard.

6. You can now close the Settings window, and the touch keyboard icon will appear in the taskbar.

Customizing the Touch Keyboard on Windows 11

After enabling the touch keyboard, you can customize it to suit your preference. Here are some ways to do that:

1. Change the Keyboard Layout

The touch keyboard on Windows 11 supports different keyboard layouts. To switch to a different keyboard layout, follow these steps:

1. Click on the touch keyboard icon in the taskbar.

2. Click on the keyboard icon located in the bottom right corner of the touch keyboard.

3. Select your preferred keyboard layout from the list of available options.

4. Your touch keyboard will now switch to the new layout.

2. Switch to Full Keyboard Layout

Windows 11’s touch keyboard features two modes: the thumb keyboard mode, which is the default layout, and the full keyboard mode. To switch to the full keyboard mode, follow these steps:

1. Click on the touch keyboard icon in the taskbar.

2. Click on the keyboard icon located in the bottom right corner of the touch keyboard.

3. In the context menu, select “Full Keyboard”.

4. The touch keyboard will now switch to the full keyboard mode, displaying all the keys available on a physical keyboard.

3. Customize the Touch Keyboard Size

Windows 11’s touch keyboard can be resized down or up, depending on your preference. To resize the touch keyboard, follow these steps:

1. Click on the touch keyboard icon in the taskbar.

2. Select the “Keyboard Layout Options” button.

3. Select “Resize Keyboard”.

4. Drag the slider either right or left to adjust the size of the keyboard.

5. The touch keyboard will now be resized according to your preferred size.

In conclusion, Windows 11 has made it easier for users to access and customize the touch keyboard. With the touch keyboard enabled, users can interact with their devices in a more intuitive way, especially on touch screen devices. By following the above steps, users can customize the touch keyboard layout, size, as well as switch to full keyboard mode to suit their preference.