Windows 7 to include improved on-screen keyboard
December 17th, 2008
Hurray! The up-coming new version of Windows (Windows 7) will include an improved version of the existing, free on-screen keyboard found in Windows XP. I haven’t personally seen it yet but I have heard that it is now:
- Completely resizable
- Has a ‘refreshed’ modern look
- Has built-in prediction
- Supports switch scanning access
If anyone has a beta copy of Windows 7 then I’d appreciate some feedback on the new Windows 7 OSK. When I get my copy I’ll be sure to update this post
Apparently the new Windows 7 operating system is expected to ship before Christmas 2009. What’s more it’ll run on most computers that are currently capable of running Windows Vista and possibly even a little faster.
Edit: Just thought I’d quickly add that it is possible to resize the Windows XP on-screen keyboard using my free little utility that will also dock it up against any program to avoid overlapping.
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2 Comments
1. Caleb | January 16th, 2009 at 4:25 am
Windows 7′s On-Screen Keybaord is indeed changed, but not necessarily for the better. I have one problem with it. It excludes the num pad!
2. John | March 5th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
In Win 7 beta, the program looses the ability to hold extended keys down, like shift, Alt, and Control.
Essentially useless for key combinations without a bug fix.
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