Online Keyboard
Use this on-screen keyboard to type and copy text if a physical key is broken or unavailable.
Click the keys to type into the box, then press Copy and paste your text anywhere, including email, chat, and web forms.
Quick facts
- Works on
- Desktop browser
- Best for
- For people who can use a mouse or touchscreen but need an alternative to a missing or broken physical key. It offers a temporary way to compose text for another app.
- Typical time
- A few minutes
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Input or output
- Follow the on-page instructions
About Online Keyboard
Online Keyboard is a browser-based on-screen keyboard. It lets you type by clicking keys on the page and then copy the text for use elsewhere.
How to use Online Keyboard
Click the on-screen keys to type into the text box. When your text is ready, press Copy and paste it into an email, chat, form, document, or other field.
Who it is for
For people who can use a mouse or touchscreen but need an alternative to a missing or broken physical key. It offers a temporary way to compose text for another app.
What you can use Online Keyboard for
Online Keyboard can be useful when a physical key is broken, when you are using a touchscreen, when you need a temporary typing method, or when you want a simple on-screen input tool.
Features
- Clickable on-screen keys.
- A text box for composing the result.
- Copy control for transferring text to another field.
- Browser-based input without installing a desktop keyboard tool.
Tips for using Online Keyboard
Try a short phrase and paste it into the destination first. For longer text, work in manageable sections and check punctuation and spacing after pasting.
Important limitations
The keys compose text in this page's text box. They are not a system-wide replacement for every physical-keyboard command; copy and paste the result into the destination app.
Online Keyboard FAQ
What is Online Keyboard for?
It lets you type using an on-screen keyboard and copy the result.
Can I paste the text into other apps?
Yes. Copy the typed text and paste it into emails, chats, forms, or documents.