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"swipe" keyboard option for use with laptop computer (Windows 11)

Anonymous
2024-03-11T19:42:57+00:00

Hello

I struggle with arthritis and it's painful to spend all day at a traditional keyboard. I've tried one that is split in two and you have the parts at an angle, but the problem isn't the angle but pressing the keys.

When I'm on my phone, I use the swipe keyboard to move my finger about the letters and it also uses predictive text.

Is there such a keyboard that could be used with a laptop? This is my work laptop so I can't just plug anything into it or install apps.

thanks!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-11-05T10:24:54+00:00

    Surely MS should be learning from what works on Mobile phones. - swipe keyboards have been a chosen input process for android for all living memory.

    Please get your act together.

    Pete

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-12-13T14:26:45+00:00

    I totally agree... I have multiple sclerosis and my manual dexterity isn't great. On my phone I swipe but really struggle with pressing keys on a laptop. I have been looking for an external keyboard that has this option but I can't find one. Maybe a keyboard that looks more like a screen, with the letters on so you can swipe across it? It would definitely make my life easier. I'm writing this reply on my phone using the swipe action on my keyboard by the way. If I find anything I'll come back and post a link. There must be something out there, and if there isn't, it needs to happen!

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-03-12T02:57:59+00:00

    Hi DeniseK_666,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I'm Hahn and I'm here to help you with your concern.

    I understand your concern about finding a comfortable typing solution given your arthritis. Windows 11 does not have a built-in swipe keyboard option, but you can try using the on-screen keyboard.

    To access the on-screen keyboard, click on the Start menu and type "on-screen keyboard" in the search bar. This will bring up the on-screen keyboard, which you can use by clicking on the keys with your mouse or by using a touch screen if your laptop has one. The on-screen keyboard also has a predictive text feature that you can use. Unfortunately, the on-screen keyboard does not support sliding input.

    Microsoft attaches great importance to user experience, you can submit your ideas and suggestions through the Feedback Hub, and the development team will regularly review submissions for ideas or fixes.

    Send feedback to Microsoft with the Feedback Hub app - Microsoft Support

    Please share the feedback link here after submitting as it will allow others on the forum to vote for your submission, including me. More votes will lead to more visibility and higher priority to the development team.

    I hope this helps! If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

    Your Sincerely

    Hahn - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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