Change Layout of Touch Keyboard in Windows 10  

    Change Layout of Touch Keyboard in Windows 10

    Change Layout of Touch Keyboard in Windows 10

    How to Change Layout of Touch Keyboard in Windows 10
    Published by Category: Apps & Features
    28 Jun 2018
    Designer Media Ltd

    information   Information
    You can use different keyboards with Windows to fit your needs. The most common is a physical, external keyboard that you plug into your PC. Windows 10 includes a touch keyboard for PCs.

    You can currently select to use the Default, One-handed, Handwriting, and standard Full keyboard layouts for the touch keyboard.

    This tutorial will show you how to change the keyboard layout of the touch keyboard to what you want for your account in Windows 10.
    Note   Note
    Starting with Windows 10 build 16215, the touch keyboard has been updated to include the following new features:
    • One-handed touch keyboard - New keyboard layout added to provide the most comfort when holding the device in your hands! It looks similar to a phone keyboard – smaller and more narrow. You can freely put this smaller touch keyboard wherever you want and use it with one hand. To switch between languages, press and hold on the &123 key. Note: This keyboard takes the place of the split keyboard layout
    • A new touch keyboard settings menu - Updated the way to switch into Handwriting panel and other keyboard layouts. You can find our keyboard settings menu icon at the top left corner of the touch keyboard. It’s a one-stop settings panel for all the layouts (Default, One-handed, Handwriting, Full) and modes (Docked, Floating), as well as a shortcut for jumping to language settings.
    • Evolve the handwriting experience: Introducing a new XAML-based handwriting panel – with more gestures, easier editing, emoji, and more!

    Starting with Windows 10 build 17063, the touch keyboard now supports the split layout – an ergonomic layout designed to be used with both hands, one on each side of your tablet.

    EXAMPLE: Default layout for Touch Keyboard
    Change Layout of Touch Keyboard in Windows 10-touch_keyboard_default_layout.png

    EXAMPLE: One-handed layout for Touch Keyboard
    Change Layout of Touch Keyboard in Windows 10-touch_keyboard_one-handed_layout.png

    EXAMPLE: Handwriting layout for Touch Keyboard
    Change Layout of Touch Keyboard in Windows 10-touch_keyboard_handwriting_layout.jpg
    Change Layout of Touch Keyboard in Windows 10-touch_keyboard_handwriting_layout.gif

    EXAMPLE: Full (standard) layout for Touch Keyboard
    Change Layout of Touch Keyboard in Windows 10-touch_keyboard_full_layout.jpg

    EXAMPLE: Split layout for Touch Keyboard
    Change Layout of Touch Keyboard in Windows 10-touch_keyboard_split_layout.png



    Here's How:

    1. While you have the touch keyboard open, click/tap on the keyboard settings menu button, and click/tap on the Default, Split, One-handed, Handwriting, or standard Full layout you want to switch to.

    Change Layout of Touch Keyboard in Windows 10-change_touch_keyboard_layout.jpg


    That's it,
    Shawn






  1. Posts : 45
    Microsoft Windows 10 Professional
       #1

    Is there any Information on how to change the SIZE of whichever Keyboard we've chosen?

    The Touch Keyboard on my Surface Book is about 1/3 the size of its screen ( too big ) while the Touch Keyboard on my HTPC is like 1/10th the size of its screen ( too small ).

    Why they're different to begin with is beyond me but it kind of implies that the size can be changed or is part of a setting - Apparently a hidden one?
      My Computers


  2. Posts : 68,543
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #2

    I suppose you could undock it to help some for now.

    Dock or Undock Touch Keyboard in Windows 10 Apps Features Tutorials
      My Computers


  3. Posts : 45
    Microsoft Windows 10 Professional
       #3

    Been there, done that

    At least for me, it doesn't appear to change it's size when doing that.
      My Computers


 

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