How to Customize the Touch Keyboard on Windows 10/11: A Step-by-Step Guide

Customizing the touch keyboard on Windows 10 and 11 allows you to personalize its appearance and functionality to better suit your needs. This guide will walk you through the steps to customize the touch keyboard on both operating systems.

Step-by-Step Guide for Windows 10

Step 1: Open Settings

1. Click on the Start button in the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Select the Settings gear icon from the Start menu.

Step 2: Access the Devices Settings

1. In the Settings window, click on Devices.
2. Select Typing from the left-hand menu.

Step 3: Customize the Touch Keyboard

1. Scroll down to the Touch keyboard section.
2. Toggle the switch for Add the standard keyboard layout as a touch keyboard option to enable the full standard keyboard layout.

Step 4: Customize Keyboard Appearance

1. To change the theme of the touch keyboard, open the touch keyboard by clicking the keyboard icon in the taskbar.
2. Click the Settings icon (gear icon) on the top-left corner of the touch keyboard.
3. Select Theme and resize.
4. Choose a theme from the available options or customize your own theme by selecting Custom theme.
5. Adjust the keyboard size using the slider.

Step 5: Additional Settings

1. In the Typing settings, you can also toggle other features like Show text suggestions as I type, Autocorrect misspelled words, and Show the touch keyboard when not in tablet mode and there's no keyboard attached.

Step-by-Step Guide for Windows 11

Step 1: Open Settings

1. Click on the Start button in the center or left of your taskbar.
2. Select the Settings gear icon from the Start menu.

Step 2: Access Personalization Settings

1. In the Settings window, click on Personalization in the left-hand menu.
2. Select Text Input from the Personalization menu.

Step 3: Customize Keyboard Appearance

1. Under Keyboard theme, select a theme from the available options.
2. To create a custom theme, click Customize theme.
3. Choose colors for the keys, background, and text to create a personalized look.

Step 4: Adjust Keyboard Size and Layout

1. Under Keyboard size, use the slider to adjust the size of the touch keyboard.
2. For layout options, open the touch keyboard by clicking the keyboard icon in the taskbar.
3. Click the Settings icon (gear icon) on the top-left corner of the touch keyboard.
4. Select Keyboard layout and choose from various layouts, such as standard, split, and more.

Step 5: Enable Additional Features

1. In the Personalization > Touch keyboard settings, toggle features like Show text suggestions as I type, Autocorrect misspelled words, and Show the touch keyboard when there's no keyboard attached.

Additional Tips

• Floating Keyboard: For a more flexible typing experience, switch to the floating keyboard mode by clicking the keyboard settings icon (gear icon) on the touch keyboard and selecting Floating.
• Handwriting Panel: Enable the handwriting panel for stylus input by selecting it from the keyboard layout options.
• Emoji and GIFs: Access emojis and GIFs directly from the touch keyboard by clicking the emoji icon on the keyboard.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Customizations Not Applying: Ensure your Windows is updated to the latest version and that any custom themes or settings are saved correctly.
• Keyboard Layout Issues: Verify that the correct keyboard layout is selected in the settings. Go to Settings > Time & Language > Language to adjust the keyboard layout.
• Performance Issues: If the touch keyboard is slow or unresponsive, ensure your device has sufficient free memory and that background applications are not consuming too many resources.

Customizing the touch keyboard on Windows 10 and 11 can enhance your typing experience by tailoring the appearance and functionality to your preferences. By following this guide, you can easily make the touch keyboard more visually appealing, functional, and accessible. For more detailed tutorials and tips on optimizing your Windows settings, visit Tune Windows.