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Screen Keyboard On Bottom Right of My Computer Screen

Timothy McDade 0 Reputation points
2026-03-10T17:52:38.6466667+00:00

What are the settings to provide for TOUCH Screen Keyboard Short Cut ICON On Bottom Right of My task bar

Computer Screen to always be open or on top?

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    2026-03-10T17:52:52.65+00:00

    For a touchscreen device in Windows, the touch keyboard icon can be kept available in the bottom-right (system tray area of the taskbar) by adjusting the touch keyboard settings. Behavior differs slightly between Windows 10 and Windows 11.

    Note: The touch keyboard itself does not have a built-in "always on top" lock over all apps; it opens when invoked and can be docked/undocked and moved, but not permanently forced above all windows via standard settings.

    Windows 11 – keep the touch keyboard icon available

    1. Right-click the taskbar and select Taskbar settings (or press and hold on a touchscreen).
    2. In Personalization > Taskbar, under System tray icons, find Touch keyboard.
    3. Choose Always from the drop-down next to Touch keyboard.
    4. Use the touch keyboard by selecting the touch keyboard icon in the system tray area of the taskbar whenever needed.

    Windows 10 – keep the touch keyboard icon available

    1. Right-click the taskbar and in the menu, make sure Show touch keyboard button is selected (press and hold on a touchscreen to get the same menu).
    2. The touch keyboard icon will appear in the system tray area of the taskbar and stay there.
    3. Select the touch keyboard icon to open the keyboard when needed.

    If the icon is missing or behavior needs adjusting (for example, only when no keyboard is attached), use the detailed options under Settings as described in the references.

    For typing without a physical keyboard and for an on-screen keyboard that can stay visible until closed, the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) can also be used:

    • Windows 11: Start > Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard > turn on On-Screen Keyboard.
    • Windows 10: Start > Settings > Ease of Access > Keyboard > turn on Use the On-Screen Keyboard.

    The OSK remains on screen until closed and can be moved around, which may better match the requirement to keep a keyboard visible.

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  2. Lucus-V 7,410 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-03-10T22:41:46.78+00:00

    Hi Timothy McDade,
    Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum. I'm happy to help.

    Have you tried Q&A Assist suggestions and successfully enabled Onscreen Keyboard icon on Taskbar?

    If you have any updates, or you have any difficulties following the instructions, please feel free to let me know.

    Thank you for your time.

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