How to use the online keyboard
- Click or tap the keys, or type on your own keyboard.
- Press Shift for the next letter in capitals, or Caps to keep typing in capitals.
- Use Copy to paste your text into an email, document or message. Download saves it as a text file, and Listen reads it aloud.
Your text is saved in your browser as you type, so it's still there if you close the tab by accident.
When a virtual keyboard helps
- A key on your laptop is broken or sticking.
- You're using a touchscreen or tablet without a keyboard attached.
- You need accents or letters from another language without changing your computer's settings.
- You're on a shared or public computer and don't want to install anything.
Keyboards for other languages
Dedicated keyboards come with the right layout, shortcuts and a guide to each language's letters:
- Spanish keyboard
- Hebrew keyboard
- Russian keyboard
- Ukrainian keyboard
- Greek keyboard
- Arabic keyboard
- Japanese keyboard
- Korean keyboard
- French keyboard
- German keyboard
- Italian keyboard
- Portuguese keyboard
- Hindi keyboard
- Urdu keyboard
Frequently asked questions
What is an online keyboard?
It's a keyboard drawn on the screen that you can use with a mouse, trackpad or touchscreen. It's useful when a physical key is broken, when you need characters your keyboard doesn't have, or when you want to type in another language without changing your computer's settings.
Can I use it without a physical keyboard?
Yes. Click or tap the keys on screen. Use Shift for one capital letter and Caps for all capitals, then press Copy to paste your text anywhere.
How do I type in another language?
Pick the language from the menu above the text box, or open one of the dedicated keyboards such as the Spanish keyboard, which has extra shortcuts and guides for that language.
Is it free and private?
Yes. The keyboard is free, needs no sign-up, and your text stays in your browser. It's never uploaded.