13 questions
13 questions with Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Touch keyboard tags
2 answers
How do I disable OSK?.
I have pulled up the page for OSK and moved the buttons to "Never", but I still am getting the virtual keyboards with almost every new screen
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Touch keyboard
asked
2026-03-22T20:54:58.8366667+00:00
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Tim Perkins
0
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commented
2026-08-29T21:35:08.31+00:00
Tim Perkins
0
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2 answers
How do I make the keyboard appear when I touch a text field on my Win 11 tablet?
I just purchased a Windows 11 tablet. Long story short, I had to reset it to factory defaults and start from scratch setting it up. After I got it all set up new, the keyboard stopped showing up when I tried to type in a text field, like in my Edge…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Touch keyboard
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2026-04-05T03:50:36.0466667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(102.4, 85%, 19%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EJS%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
James Streeter
0
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commented
2026-06-14T18:01:13.5866667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(249.60000000000002, 92%, 34%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EDC%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Derek Cook
0
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2 answers
turn on back lit key board
how do you turn on the back light for keyboard? The computer is suppose to have a back lit key board but I cannot figure out how to turn it on
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Touch keyboard
asked
2026-02-21T19:14:34.7033333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(134.4, 67%, 23%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EFC%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Frank Cafferella
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edited a comment
2026-06-11T05:33:30.6766667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(70.4, 1%, 16%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EBB%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Beowulf Bateman
0
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1 answer
Understanding TextInputHost.exe and TabTip.exe roles in Windows 11 (24H2) touch keyboard behavior
We understand that InputApp.exe is deprecated by Microsoft in Windows 11 (24H2). Could someone please clarify the roles of TextInputHost.exe and TabTip.exe in relation to the modern and legacy touch keyboards? Scenario: We have a custom application where…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Touch keyboard
asked
2026-04-15T10:36:52.18+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(265.6, 93%, 35%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EKG%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Kadia, Gokul
0
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commented
2026-04-18T12:15:49.48+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(300.8, 72%, 39%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ECL%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Carl-L
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1 answer
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Windows 11 osk infrastructure
I want to understand what is the infrastructure behind Osk support in win11. I want to know the clear picture of relation between text focus, tabtip.exe, explorer.exe, inputapp.exe and textinputhost.exe. Also explain what will happen if I am in kiosk…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Touch keyboard
asked
2026-04-09T12:36:31.8166667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(192, 1%, 28%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ETB%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
TIthi Bhattacharya
20
Reputation points
accepted
2026-04-16T03:21:09.45+00:00
TIthi Bhattacharya
20
Reputation points
2 answers
Can't Enter Bitlocker Key
My computer screen went dark and I couldn't wake it up so I unplugged it and on startup it had a Bluescreen and wants my Bitlocker recovery key. I have that but my wireless keyboard is no longer paired so I can't enter the code. Is there any way to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Touch keyboard
asked
2026-03-21T06:59:36.1366667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(118.4, 46%, 21%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ESG%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Sandra Gerritz
0
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commented
2026-03-22T06:15:55.8066667+00:00
DaveM121
936.3K
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
my on screen keyboard doesn't show the letters.
you cant see the letters on the onscreen keyboard.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Touch keyboard
asked
2025-11-21T12:19:30.73+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(224.00000000000003, 23%, 31%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EHP%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Harry Palmer
0
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edited an answer
2025-12-15T14:58:01.5233333+00:00
aReply4u0084
885
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2 answers
Split screen function does not work using windows key + arrow key. Instead the emoji window pops up - it also pops up when Windows key + ; is selected - as it sg
I am using a Samsung laptop - it is only 3 months old. The split screen / snap screen function has never worked - for years I used windows key + arrow on my last computer, with no problem. Now, I see the emoji pop up. The emoji pop up is supposed to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Touch keyboard
asked
2025-12-01T18:48:47.8333333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(80, 32%, 17%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EAB%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Anne Bothwell
0
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answered
2025-12-01T19:23:59.01+00:00
Restee Miranda
14,110
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Windows + v is not working
Windows + v stops working every time after a restart after a while. I need a solution to get this working without a restart. Please help
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Touch keyboard
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2025-10-21T07:43:11.6166667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(128, 8%, 22%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EA%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Anonymous
commented
2025-10-21T09:28:28.6766667+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer
my on-screen keyboard does not work
My On-screen keyboard not work, the icon appears on the taskbar but when I click it nothing happens. I also have a "Touch Keyboard" a small white icon that looks like a keyboard , it does work - but once if I close it the keyboard disappears.…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Touch keyboard
asked
2025-08-30T18:52:19.31+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(259.20000000000005, 51%, 35%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EKY%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Kerr Yule
0
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answered
2025-08-30T19:27:32.3866667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(256, 10%, 34%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EIL%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Igor Leyko
112.4K
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
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How can I fix a mousepad that is not working/responding to my touch?
Hello. I have recently come across a problem with my built-in mouse pad on my Acer Windows 11 laptop - the mouse pad is failing to respond to my touch and the cursor does not appear at all on the screen. How can I resolve this problem please? Thanks in…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Touch keyboard
asked
2025-08-30T08:33:09.81+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(246.4, 60%, 33%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ERG%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Russell Gamage
40
Reputation points
commented
2025-08-30T10:24:00.8166667+00:00
Russell Gamage
40
Reputation points
1 answer
Does anybody know why my computer keyboard lights aren't lighting up anymore?
I have a Legion 5 Pro that I have had for about two years. I have always used the keyboard lights at night while gaming. Today it stopped working. I did get a couple of drops of water on my keyboard today, specifically on the left arrow button, but I…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Touch keyboard
asked
2025-07-18T05:16:45.99+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(124.80000000000001, 65%, 22%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EMJ%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Mady Julia
5
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edited an answer
2025-07-18T05:51:10.0966667+00:00
DaveM121
936.3K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
on screen keyboard on startup
how do I turn off the onscreen keyboard from appearing on startup
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Touch keyboard
asked
2017-07-02T15:23:00+00:00
Anonymous
asked
2025-07-07T19:48:30.94+00:00
Anonymous