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The Quickest Way to Turn Off the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows 10

Mar, 21, 2025 Hi-network.com

What to Know

  • PressWin+Ctrl+Oto turn off the on-screen keyboard with your physical keyboard.
  • Alternatively, go toSettings>Ease of Access>Keyboardand switch offUse the On-Screen Keyboard.
  • If theTouch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Serviceservice is running, theServicesapp can shut it down.

This article explains how to turn off the on-screen keyboard in Windows 10 and how to disable it from appearing throughout Windows.

Shortcut to Turn Off the On-Screen Keyboard

The easiest and quickest way to toggle the on-screen keyboard off is with a keyboard shortcut.PressWin+Ctrl+Oto turn the keyboard off and on.It will open or close automatically each time you press those keys together.

How Do I Turn Off the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows 10?

If the on-screen keyboard appears at the login screen when you don't want it to, there are some other steps you can take to disable it.Here's how it works through Settings:

  1. PressWin+ito open the Settings app.Or, search for it from the taskbar.

  2. SelectDevices.

  3. SelectTypingfrom the left-hand side.

  4. Scroll down until you find theTouch keyboardsection. Look for the toggle that readsShow the touch keyboard when not in tablet mode and there's no keyboard attached. Toggle it toOff.

How to Disable the On-Screen Keyboard in Ease of Access

If the above method doesn't turn off the on-screen keyboard, you can also use Ease of Access settings.

  1. Using the search bar on the taskbar, search for and selectEase of Access keyboard settings.

  2. Find the option calledUse the On-Screen Keyboard.

  3. Press thetoggleunder that heading to turn off the touch-screen keyboard.

How to Disable the On-Screen Keyboard Service

Disabling the on-screen keyboard service can stop it from appearing at all. Only use this method if you don't want to use the keyboard moving forward.

  1. PressWin+Rto open the Run dialog box, and then enter this command:

     services.msc
  2. Double-clickTouch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Serviceto open its properties.

  3. Press theStopbutton if it's already running, then use the drop-down menu next toStartup typeto selectDisabled.

  4. SelectOKto save and close.

Remove Recently Installed Apps or Drivers

If the on-screen keyboard appears at strange times without you triggering it, a recently installed app or driver could be to blame. If you suspect a particular device or driver is to blame, consider disabling the device, removing the hardware, or rolling back the driver.

Why Does My On-Screen Keyboard Pop Up?

The Windows 10 on-screen keyboard usually only appears when it's triggered, like with the shortcut keys. In other cases, the keyboard might appear automatically on the login screen and in other places, usually only on tablets and touchscreen laptops.

How to Disable a Laptop Keyboard in Windows 10

FAQ

  • How do I turn off the on-screen keyboard on a Chromebook?

    To disable your on-screen keyboard on a Chromebook, select thetimefrom the bottom right of the screen, then selectSettings(gear icon). In theAdvanced>Accessibilitysection, select Manage accessibility features. In theKeyboard and text inputsection, turn offEnable on-screen keyboard.

  • How do I turn off the on-screen keyboard on a Surface?

    You'd disable the on-screen keyboard on a Surface Pro the same way you'd turn it off on other Windows 10 devices, as described above. Easiest way: go to theEase of Access Keyboard Settingsand toggle off the feature.

  • How do I turn on the on-screen keyboard on a Mac?

    On a Mac, the on-screen keyboard is called theAccessibility Keyboard. Turn it on here:Apple menu>System Settings>Accessibility>Keyboard. On some versions of macOS, the path isApple menu>System Preferences>Accessibility>Keyboard>Viewer>Enable Accessibility Keyboard.

  • How do I disable the on-screen keyboard on Windows 7?

    In Windows 7, open the Control Panel and selectEase of Access>Ease of Access Center. UnderUse the computer without a mouse or keyboard, deselectUse On-Screen Keyboardand clickOK.

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